The Affordable Care Act puts in place strong consumer protections, provides new coverage options and gives you the tools you need to make informed choices about your health. Learn about how the law affects you.
Review Date: February 07, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The White House offers these answers to frequently asked questions about health insurance reform.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
The White House
The Affordable Care Act allows young adults to stay on their parents' health plans until age 26. Adult children are not required to live with, nor be financially dependent upon, their parents in order to be eligible.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Do you have a specific problem with an insurance company, broker, agent or adjuster? The National Association of Insurance Commissioners offers this resource to help you file a complaint with your state insurance department.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
This article will help you understand the Affordable Care Act and what the new health care law means for you and your family.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
American Academy of Family Physicians
Take the "What's In Reform for You" quiz to learn how someone like you may benefit from health insurance reform.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
The White House
Confused about how the new health reform law really works? This short, animated movie explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Use this widget from HealthCare.gov to find insurance that’s available to you, your family, or your small business. Code is provided to add this widget or HealthCare.gov badges to your Web site or blog.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Many states provide residents with direct help with problems or questions about health coverage, by phone and email. Find contact information for your state’s Consumer Assistance Program.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Too many Americans don't get the preventive health services they need to stay healthy. Learn about preventive health services, such as cancer screening tests, that may be available to you without co-payments or deductibles.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Explore some of the myths and facts surrounding the new Affordable Care Act.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
The White House
The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) covers a broad range of health benefits, and won’t charge you a higher premium just because of your medical condition. Learn more about PCIP.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Under the Affordable Care Act, most health plans can no longer limit or deny benefits, or deny coverage outright, for a child under age 19 simply because the child has a health problem or disability.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Affordable Care Act guarantees that you can choose the primary care doctor or pediatrician that you want from your health plan's provider network. The law also guarantees that you can seek emergency care at a hospital outside your plan's network without prior approval from your health plan.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A new rate review program requires that when an insurance company proposes to increase your rate by 10% or more, this increase must be disclosed to the public and thoroughly reviewed by State or Federal regulators.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
From benefits for seniors to preventive services for women and programs for families and children in need, learn how the Affordable Care Act is helping people like you.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Affordable Care Act includes a requirement that many people be insured or pay a penalty. This simple flowchart illustrates how that requirement (sometimes known as an "individual mandate") works.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Women have unique health care needs, and often make health care decisions for their families. The Affordable Care Act offers important benefits for women and their families. Learn more about it.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Find out which preventive services Medicare covers and how often. The services described include: cardiovascular screening, glaucoma tests, breast exams, diabetes screening and supplies, prostate cancer screening, shots, and more.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
