Feds: 1.2 million Floridians signed up for health insurance

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Nearly 1.2 million Floridians have signed up for health insurance through the federal marketplace so far under the Affordable Care Act.

Federal health officials said Wednesday that figure also includes some of the nearly 1 million that signed up last year who are renewing their insurance this year, as well as first time enrollees.

The second enrollment period started in November and ends Feb. 15. Those who don’t sign up during that time may have to wait until next year.

Federal health officials also noted that 94 percent of Florida consumers who signed up during the month of November were eligible for financial assistance.

Florida has one of the highest uninsured rates in the country and led the way in enrollment last year among the states using healthcare.gov.

Republished with permission of the Associated Press.

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