It’s a New Day: Millions of Americans now can findhealth insurance that’s there when they need it, and at a price they can afford.Before the law, Americans looking for coverage often came up empty-handed—they had few options, were denied health insurance, or simply couldn’t afford to buy it. But thanks to the new healthcare law, all of that is changing. Coverage is now accessible and affordable.
It’s a New Day.
What does the Affordable Care Act do for you?
As of January 1, millions of Americans have new rights and protections:
- No one can be denied coverage because of a preexisting condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, or asthma.
- No woman in this country can be charged more for coverage just because she’s a woman.
- No American will have to worry about being covered but being so sick that they reach an annual limit—and see their coverage run out when they need it most.
- No American will ever have to worry about going without health coverage when they lose their job.
- And there is more financial help for small businesses to cover their employees than ever before.
The Marketplace is a new way to get covered with affordable health insurance. You can see your options; find out if you qualify for lower costs or for Medicaid;and sign up for coverage all in one place.
How do you signup for healthcare?
- Online through HealthCare.gov where you can shop for coverage 24/7 from your kitchen table, living room, or anywhere you can access the internet.
- Over the phone at our 24/7 call center: 1-800-318-2596.
- In-person with local help in your community (localhelp.healthcare.gov)
- With a paper application.
- Directly through an issuer, agent, or broker.
Sign up today! If you need more time to compare your options and talk things over with your family, you still have time to find the plan that’s right for you. You can sign up for coverage through the Marketplace until March 31, 2014. And if you qualify for Medicaid, you can enroll at any time.