I get e-mail; this one may prove useful to more than a few people, especially anyone who owns a small business and has questions about how ObamaCare — the Affordable Care Act — will affect your taxes, your hiring, your expenses, etc.:
Hi, all —
In fewer than 100 days, the new health care reform law takes an important step forward. On October 1, 2013, Health Insurance Marketplaces will open in every state, and millions of Americans will be eligible to apply for coverage. Between now and then, we’re sure that lots of people will be looking for information about the upcoming changes.
That’s why we revamped HealthCare.gov.
On the updated site, you’ll be able to get a personalized list of coverage options, tailored to your situation, and a checklist to help prepare for October 1. You’ll find a rich set of answers to frequently asked questions, powerful search features to help you find the specific information you need, and two great ways to talk to customer service representatives, 24/7: a new 1-800 number (1-800-318-2596) and online chat.
When open enrollment starts on October 1, 2013, you’ll be able to use the site to compare various health care plans side by side to find a plan that fits your life and your budget. You’ll even be able to use HealthCare.gov to apply for coverage or be directed to your own state’s application portal.
We hope you’ll use the site to get answers to your questions about the health care law — and forward this email to your friends so they can do the same.
Thanks!
Tara
Tara McGuinness
Senior Communications Advisor
The White HouseP.S. — Have questions about what else you can expect from health care reform? Click here for a timeline of the key features of the Affordable Care Act.
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The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111
Several people I’ve run into have questions about the program — some of the questions are serious, and difficult for me to answer, and some are silly (“Why do I have to give up my insurance now?” Answer: You don’t.) There’s a great need for answers. Distortions of the plan from the nasty political fights involved, have taken hold in the mind of many as representations of what the plan weill do.
Go try the site. Does it answer your questions? What questions do you have that are not answered by this site?
More:
- ObamaCare in 90 seconds – from nurses, so you know it’s right (timpanogos.wordpress.com)
- New Health Care Reform, Is It Really Healthy? (insurancefiles.com)
- What Obama’s New Health Care Bill Means For Us (christianpf.com)
- Americans uninformed on how Obamacare will affect them (video.msnbc.msn.com)
- Most Montanans know little about new health insurance marketplace (missoulian.com)
Screenshot of HealthCare.gov. Click to visit the site.
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