President Joe Biden took time Tuesday morning to celebrate the success of one of his administration's signature policies.

More than a million Americans have signed up to Healthcare.gov — the federal Obamacare marketplace — during the current special enrollment period, which runs through Aug. 15.

"That’s 1 million more Americans who now have the peace of mind that comes from having health insurance,” Biden said in a prepared statement. “One million more Americans who don’t have to lie awake at night worrying about what happens if they or one of their family members gets sick.”

Biden's comments came only a few days after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that premiums for new enrollees have dropped an average 25% since February, thanks to expanded federal subsidies, which were passed in March as part of Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-relief bill.

Here’s more on how you can join those million Americans and lock down affordable health insurance right now.

How much have premiums fallen?

BIden called newly discounted Obamacare coverage a "lifeline" to Americans during the pandemic.

And indeed, since the American Rescue Plan was passed in March, premiums on Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans have tumbled significantly.

New insurance enrollees registering for a plan from Feb. 15 to March could expect to pay monthly premiums of $117.

But once April hit and the tax credits were factored in, premiums dropped to $86, according to HHS.

It’s not just new plan holders who are finding savings through these tax credits. Nearly 2 million current enrollees have come back to the marketplace and seen their monthly premiums drop by up 40%, according to HHS.

“Across America there is a need and demand for high-quality, low-cost health insurance,” says HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “That’s why we are doing all we can to reach people who need coverage.”

Whether you need a little extra money to cover household expenses or pay down debt, with these new premiums, you could soon free up hundreds of dollars in your monthly budget.

What about out-of-pocket costs?

For 2021, the out-of-pocket maximums you’ll have to pay for an Obamacare plan are $8,550 for an individual plan and $17,100 for a family.

But with more choice available to them through the tax credits, Americans have been able to afford signing up for health insurance plans that offer lower out-of-pocket maximums.

HHS reports that the median deductible for new consumers has already fallen by nearly 90%, from $450 before April 1 to $50 currently.

How are these savings possible?

While the ACA made health insurance more affordable for millions, until recently, many have found the subsidized plans still eat up a huge chunk of their income.

But with Biden’s bill, from now on, your health coverage costs will be limited to no more than 8.5% of your income. Before signing the bill, that percentage stood at 10%.

For lower-income policyholders, as the HHS estimates show, the new subsidies will completely eliminate your premiums.

And for the first time, these rules now extend to those earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level, which works out to about $51,000 for individuals and $104,800 for a family of four.

Based on HHS’s estimates, about 9 million Americans could see massive health insurance savings:

• $1,000 a month on their premiums for an uninsured couple earning more than $70,000.

• $200-a-month premium decrease for a family of four with a household income of $90,000.

• $0 premiums for an individual earning $19,000 — an average savings of roughly $66 per month.

Want to figure out how much your family could save? This handy subsidy calculator can help you find an approximation of your discounted rates.

What do I need to do?

If you want to take advantage of the new subsidies, there’s some action needed on your part.

For current enrollees, HHS suggests reviewing your application on Healthcare.gov and making any necessary changes to the information before submitting. Then, you should either select a new plan or reselect your old plan to receive the increased premium tax credits.

You have until Aug. 15 this year to make your plan selection, but taking action right away would mean you’d lock in those lower premiums and costs as of June 1.

If you live in a state that runs its own marketplace platform, you should visit your state site or call their helpline to get more information on when these additional savings will be available through your state-based marketplace.

What to do if you need more money now

If you can’t wait a few weeks for new premiums to kick in, or you need a little extra boost on top of that, you have a few options to free up some funds right now.

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