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Health Care Reform and You

  • "How does the new health care law help me today?"
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  • "What if I can't afford health insurance?"
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  • "I have heard the month of October is important. Why?"
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Get Informed About Key Dates

August 2013

August 1, 2013
Gather personal information like current insurance and expected insurance needs along with household income.

September 2013

September 1, 2013
Only one month to go before open enrollment to purchase health insurance on a health insurance exchange.

October 2013

October 1, 2013
Open enrollment through the health insurance exchanges begins and continues through March 31, 2014.

December 2013

December 15, 2013
Final day to purchase health care insurance coverage on a health insurance exchange that will be effective on January 1, 2014.

March 2014

March 31, 2014
Final day for open enrollment through the health insurance exchanges.

Do You Currently Have Health Insurance?

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