Experts have repeatedly said participation by young, healthy adults in health plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is vital to the success of the law.
But new research now says, well, maybe not.
The Commonwealth Fund reached that conclusion this week in a report that examined thoughts from actuaries, insurers, health policy researchers and federal officials. They concluded the overall health status of enrollees is more important than age to premiums.
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