More than 3.1 million Americans ages 19 through 25 are now covered by their parents’ medical insurance policies due to the health reform law, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.

That’s up from 2.5 million in December, reports show. The number of insured for that age group has increased to 75 percent.

"This policy doesn't just give young adults and their families peace of mind, it also gives them freedom,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “It means that as they begin their careers, they will be free to make choices based on what they want to do, not on where they can get health insurance.”