Much to the surprise of those who viewed the 2010 health care law with a negative outlook, it has been reported that Medicare Advantage premiums have dropped an average of 7% while enrollment has grown by 10%. These figures have been reported by the Department of Health and Human Services on February 1, 2012. Opponents of the health care law incorrectly predicted that premiums would rise and enrollment would decline. The Medicare Advantage plan has continually disproven the negative predictions made about it. Also, the Affordable Care Act has provided “new tools to ensure that seniors and people with disabilities are getting the best value out of their coverage” according to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

HHS analysts predicted in September that premiums would fall 4%. However, since 2010 they have fallen by 16%. Spokesman for America’s Health Insurance Plans, Robert Zirkelbach, stated that health plans are working to keep coverage innovative and affordable. This is more good news for the new law.