LibGuides: Consumer Health Information: Affordable Care Resources

National Resources

In March 2010, President Obama signed comprehensive health reform, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), into law. The law makes preventive care—including family planning and related services—more accessible and affordable for many Americans. While some provisions of the law have already taken effect, many more provisions will be implemented in the coming years.

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Resources listed below to help consumers find information about Affordable Care Act (ACA) signed into law

Calculate your Premium Assistance
This tool illustrates health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in new health insurance exchanges (or “Marketplaces”) created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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With this calculator, you can enter different income levels, ages, and family sizes to get an estimate of your eligibility for subsidies and how much you could spend on health insurance. As premiums and eligibility requirements may vary, contact your state’s Medicaid office or exchange with enrollment questions.
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
If you’re a professional learning about the Marketplace and helping people apply, get the latest resources here.
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Join us to become a champion for coverage, application to become certified counselor and other information.
Enroll America
Enroll America is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to maximize the number of uninsured Americans who enroll in health coverage made available by the Affordable Care Act.
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Enroll America is a collaborative organization, working with partners that span the gamut of health coverage stakeholders—health insurers, hospitals, doctors, pharmaceutical companies, employers, consumer groups, faith-based organizations, civic organizations, and philanthropies—to engage many different voices in support of an easy, accessible, and widely available enrollment process.
Families USA - The Voice for Healthcare Consumers
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working at the national, state, and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for 30 years.
Georgetown University Health Policy Institute
Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families contributes an independent voice to the dialogue on how to most effectively make the promise of the Affordable Care Act a reality for children and families.
Health Insurance Marketplace
The Marketplace is a new way to find health coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs. With one application, you can see all your options and enroll.
The Henry J.Kaiser Family Foundation
Kaiser is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. Covers about AFC topics.
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ACA summary, Health reform implementation timeline, health insurance subsidy calculator, requirements to buy coverage under ACA, State Marketplace, and FAQ about health reform

Videos on Affordable Care Act (ACA)

7-minute video summary of Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Updated in 2013- YouTube, Kaiser Foundation "The YouToons Get Ready for Obamacare" a video summary of Affordable Care Act.

Links to YouTube videos on ACA

9-minute video summary of Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Produced in 2010- YouTube, Kaiser Foundation "Health Reform Hits Main Street" a video summary of Affordable Care Act.

Local Resources - Tennessee

Affordable Care links for Tennessee

HealthCare.gov
How the Health Care Law is Making a Difference for the People of Tennessee and learn how to qualify to lower costs.
Marketplace Tennessee
The Health Insurance Marketplace is a new way to get coverage that meets your needs. Starting October 1, 2013, you can come here to fill out an application and see your plan choices. In the meantime, we can help you get ready.