Getting health insurance : Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare

Below I’ve copied and pasted parts of an email from my alderman.  (Aldermen are the politicians elected to serve on the City Council and who can answer your questions about city services, including how to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare.)

To figure out who your alderman is, please check this website: http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/mayor/provdrs/your_ward_and_alderman/svcs/find_my_alderman.html

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“The deadline is fast approaching for signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.” This program will provide you with affordable and quality health care coverage regardless of your income or pre-existing conditions. You have until Monday, March 31st to enroll.”

“Health Care Navigators,” experts trained in the new law, will be available to answer your personal questions and help you sign up for the new health insurance program. To apply, please bring verification of income (pay stubs, income tax return) and a form of identification (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, Social Security card, student visa).

You can also enroll in Obamacare online, by visiting:

http://getcoveredillinois.gov/

For more information on Obamacare, visit:

http://illinoishealthmatters.org/

For a video that explains, simply, this important, yet complex legislation, click on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZkk6ueZt-U