The Affordable Care Act is Now Live - May Be Very Helpful for You

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Thanks to our wonderful Moderator, DancerMom, for putting together this tutorial and info on The Affordable Care Act!
The Affordable Care Act is Now Live and you can now enroll. If you are uninsured, or have insurance but are interested in a lower-cost plan, please visit the government website:
https://www.healthcare.gov/
Understandably, you may have many questions about The Affordable Care Act and how it applies to you. There is a fun and informative “lesson” about The Affordable Care Act on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZkk6ueZt-U#t=264
There is also a preliminary section on the government website to help you understand your options before enrolling:
https://www.healthcare.gov/quick-answers/#step-1
There is also a helpline at the Health Insurance Marketplace Call Center at 1.800.318.2596.
Please be patient. Over 1 million Americans visited the site yesterday to enroll, and there have been some glitches and delays. If you are unable to access the site, use the helpline, and a representative may be able to email you personalized insurance options. Remember: You have from now until March 30, 2014 to enroll. After March 30, enrollment may be subject to delays. Please share any things you learn that could be helpful to other members!
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Thanks for posting this! A friend of mine is currently uninsured due to a divorce and I can send her this info.

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I went that Web site. I could not do anything. Then I heard that there will be at least a year before it is gets started. good luck.

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Even Xbox can't launch (with 5 years lead time) without problems and needing patches. People stand in line for days to get the latest tech. People spend months researching and shopping for a car. Buying health insurance isn't going to take 10 minutes OR be without issues.

My friend was able to sign up. Coverage begins Jan. 1st.

mrphillyman said:

I went that Web site. I could not do anything. Then I heard that there will be at least a year before it is gets started. good luck.

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Thanks, Marietta.



Marietta said:

Even Xbox can’t launch (with 5 years lead time) without problems and needing patches. People stand in line for days to get the latest tech. People spend months researching and shopping for a car. Buying health insurance isn’t going to take 10 minutes OR be without issues.

My friend was able to sign up. Coverage begins Jan. 1st.

mrphillyman said:

I went that Web site. I could not do anything. Then I heard that there will be at least a year before it is gets started. good luck.