Last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that 6.4 million people newly enrolled in health plans through HealthCare.gov, the federal health insurance marketplace—despite threats of ACA repeal. In a To the Point post, The Commonwealth Fund's Sara Collins cites new Commonwealth Fund research, as well as the stories of Americans who have gained insurance through the law, to show how this coverage is providing millions with medical and financial security.