1.6M Sign Up for HealthCare.gov Plans, 50% Increase from Last Year; Rebel Health, Nevada Health Link Involved

The first week of Open Enrollment saw 1.6 million people signing up for plans at HealthCare.gov, including 301,000 new consumers, marking a 50% increase from last year. Rebel Health experienced a high number of members upgrading to lifetime plans with minimal cancellations. Additionally, 74% of Friday Health Plans enrollees found new insurance through Nevada Health Link after the company's liquidation.