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March 20, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA

Shapiro Administration Celebrates Affordable Care Act's 15th Anniversary, Calls for Federal Action to Renew Tax Credits that Keep Costs Low

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID), the Department of Human Services (DHS), and Pennie - Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace - today celebrated the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) 15th anniversary, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians actually leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone. The Shapiro Administration prioritizes Pennsylvanians having access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, and Pennie has made that a reality.

"The Affordable Care Act put great coverage within reach for millions of Pennsylvanians, many for the first time," said Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys. "Gone are the days of limited coverage, preexisting condition exclusions, and kicking our children off our health plans after high school. Comprehensive health insurance has never been more affordable and within reach for consumers in the Commonwealth, and our department remains committed to ensuring our market remains robust to provide Pennsylvanians options that best meet their insurance needs."

Signed into law on March 23, 2010, the ACA has extended high quality, affordable health coverage to millions of Pennsylvanians through Medicaid expansion and the health insurance marketplace, known as Pennie. Because of this law, Pennsylvania's uninsured rate is now around 5.3%, compared to 10% in 2010, meaning Pennsylvania families are receiving the care they deserve for a healthier Commonwealth. Pennie concluded its 2025 Open Enrollment Period with a record-breaking enrollment of nearly 497,000, marking the largest marketplace enrollment ever in Pennsylvania.

Speaker list:
Terese DeLaPlaine, President & CEO, Hamilton Health Center
Michael Humphreys, Insurance Commissioner
Devin Trolley, Executive Director, Pennie
Secretary Val Arkoosh, Department of Human Services
Joanna Rosenhein, Consumer Engagement Manager, PA Health Access Network



The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_01.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Hamilton Health CEO and President Terese DeLaPlaine, J.D., celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary and addresses the need for affordable, quality health insurance coverage for all Pennsylvanians, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_02.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Hamilton Health CEO and President Terese DeLaPlaine, J.D., celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary and addresses the need for affordable, quality health insurance coverage for all Pennsylvanians, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_03.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_04.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_05.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_06.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_07.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_08.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary and addresses the need for affordable, quality health insurance coverage for all Pennsylvanians, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_09.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary and addresses the need for affordable, quality health insurance coverage for all Pennsylvanians, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_10.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary and addresses the need for affordable, quality health insurance coverage for all Pennsylvanians, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_11.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_12.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_13.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_14.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_15.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary, highlighting The Shapiro Administrations commitment to ensuring Pennsylvanians have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_16.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Joanna Rosenhein, Consumer Engagement Manager for PA Health Access Network, celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary and addresses the need for affordable, quality health insurance coverage for all Pennsylvanians, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_17.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Joanna Rosenhein, Consumer Engagement Manager for PA Health Access Network, celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary and addresses the need for affordable, quality health insurance coverage for all Pennsylvanians, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_18.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Joanna Rosenhein, Consumer Engagement Manager for PA Health Access Network, celebrates the Affordable Care Acts Anniversary and addresses the need for affordable, quality health insurance coverage for all Pennsylvanians, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_19.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_20.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_21.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_22.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_23.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_24.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_25.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_26.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_27.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_28.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_29.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting how more insured Pennsylvanians leads to healthier communities and lower costs for everyone, in Harrisburg, PA on March 20, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27407_INS_DHS_ACA_30.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>