From the day President Donald Trump took office a year ago, he’s sharply criticized the Affordable Care Act as “a complete and total disaster.” But the Republican drive to “repeal and replace” the law has not yet happened.

So Obamacare survives, along with plenty of questions about its future — and for people who want to sign up for coverage under the program. Broker Justina Burciaga, at a bustling enrollment center in Westminster, said all the uncertainty has not dampened consumer demand.

“People are coming in in droves and trying to make sure that they secure coverage for next year,” Burciaga said. “It’s been so widely publicized this year, and I think that’s what’s driven a lot of people here.”

It’s part of a trend. In 2016, Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s exchange, insured about 200,000 people. Signups for 2018 plans on the individual market are up compared to the previous year – updated numbers will be revealed on Monday.

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