The AFRO
January 8, 2026
Tashi McQueen
Excerpt:
“State officials reported that 160,000 Marylanders used the “check the box” method to learn more about their options, and about 19,000 signed up for health insurance through it.
“I’m pleased to report that enrollment has already surpassed last year’s total with more than 240,000 Marylanders as of today,” said Michele Eberle, executive director of the Maryland Health Connection, on Jan. 5. “More than 36,000 enrollees, as of yesterday, are new to the exchange this year.”
Eberle attributed this success in part to the Maryland Premium Assistance program. For Marylanders who qualify, it helps make their current health insurance more affordable. For example, a 30-year-old earning $39,000 a year could see their monthly premium drop from $275 to $121 through this assistance.
The program comes as many Marylanders face higher health insurance premiums following the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits on Dec. 31, 2025.”
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Last modified: January 12, 2026
