Affordable Care Act: Get Ready for Open Enrollment, Health Insurance Marketplace

Come 2014, Americans -- whether they like it or not -- will see aspects  of the Affordable Care Act go into effect. 

To help acquaint the public, the federal government announced on June 24 the first part of its education effort: a redesigned HealthCare.gov website and a 24-hour call center. 

HealthCare.gov provides key information about the Health Insurance Marketplace, which will serve as the place to compare insurance plans and participate in open enrollment.

Open enrollment begins Oct. 1.

For Spanish speakers, CuidadoDeSalud.gov will be updated to match HealthCare.gov’s new consumer focus. The toll free number for customer assistance is 1-800-318-2596. 

To learn more about the Health Insurance Marketplace, click here. 

(This was authored by Patch Editor Joy Woodson)