Several federal agencies are calling for reducing the user fee from 3% of premiums to 2.25% in HealthCare.gov states.

White House advisors say those over 65 should avoid indoor public spaces with unmasked people.

Meanwhile, the number of households signing up for new coverage fell 4.8%, to 177,644.

However, the number of new applicants appears to be lower than it was a year ago.

In 2018, baby boys in the top socioeconomic category could expect to live 7.4 years longer than baby boys in the lowest category.

The average number of applications is up just 1.2% for consumers, but 44% for consumers who are renewing their coverage.

He has also picked the advisors who will start the regulatory agency transition effort.

Insurers may be relying on agents and brokers more than in recent years to persuade consumers to get and stay covered.