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Under the old business model I can see that, but this new model requires all people to have some minimum coverage as a matter of law, there are no more "pre-existing" clauses allowed, and the carriers are required by law to take on all comers, so this reason seems moot
I think you mean "more important than ever for the insurers". With no restriction on pre-existing conditions, and guaranteed insurance there is less incentive for customers to sign up BEFORE needing treatment. The suppliers are in the insurance business, not charities doling out money for medical care.