Affordable Care ActTitle VIII: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act -- A student interpretation of Title VIII.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -- This is a government website that has a copy of the Affordable Care Act as well as other information about health insurance. ArticlesObamacare Myths -- This is an article by FactCheck.org that looks at Affordable Care Act myths and determines what is true and what is false.
Spinning Premium Rates -- This is an article by FactCheck.org that discusses the truth about some of the numbers flying around about premiums from both republicans and democrats. Opinion: Why Obamacare? -- This is an opinion piece from CNN about recent changes in the Affordable Care Act. ObamaCare price hikes hit 'red states' hardest -- An article by Fox News that talks about how the Affordable Care Act is making the price of health insurance increase especially in states with a republican majority. Affordable Care Act Kills Obama's Credibility as America's CEO -- An article by The Street that compares Obama's ACA promises to realities. Obamacare credibility going up in smoke: Our view -- This article by USAToday talks about how the amounts of people who have signed up for Obamacare are only one-fifth of what was predicted by the White House due to the fact that the government website was dysfunctional. Obamacare Seen As Making Coverage Worse For Some: Poll -- This poll by the Huffington Post talks about how people are unhappy with healthcare due to the fact that they do not like the government controlling their healthcare and also that prices will be going up next year. It also talks about how problems with signing up online and republicans disapproval have negatively impacted the Affordable Care Act. Is Congress getting special treatment on Obama care? -- This is an article by CNN that discusses possible benefits for people in congress provided by the Affordable Care Act. Weekly addresses: Obama pushes jobless benefits extension, GOP slams health care act -- This article is about how Obama is working to extend unemployment benefits while the GOP is still concerned with the Affordable Care Act. Obama care or Affordable Care Act: Wording matters in health care debate -- This article describes how semantics plays an important role in the health care debate. Congressman Derek Kilmer -- Helps people navigate the actual sign up process. Intuit Small Business Blog -- This blog post shows an infographic on how the ACA is affecting small businesses as of March 2013. government websitesWhite House: Myths and Facts -- This site communicates Affordable Care Act myths that some people have.
Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions -- This link takes you to the Internal Revenue Service website and explains some tax laws related to the Affordable Care Act. Medicaid: Affordable Care Act -- This link takes you to the Medicaid website and gives relevant information about the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act and Medicare -- A website that gives you information about how the Affordable Care Act impacts Medicare. United States Department of Labor -- A website by the Department of Labor that provides links to people who need more information about the Affordable Care Act and its laws in the job sector. Affordable Care Act and HRSA Programs -- An explanation of the Affordable Care Act by the Health Resources and Services Administration. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Affordable Care Act -- An explanation of the Affordable Care Act for veterans. Younger Americans least familiar with Obama care, poll shows -- This article is about how Americans who are 18 to 29 are the least familiar with the Affordable Care Act. Sunday on State of the Union -- A blog post about how President Obama said the government health care exchange website would be working. You can't game a presidential legacy -- An article about the potential of President Obama's legacy based upon his time in office including health care reform. First on CNN: Republicans bring back Medicare attack -- An article by CNN about the republicans attempt to stop suposed cuts to Medicare. Obama care fix could add millions of dollars in government costs -- This article by CNN discusses the potential cost of allowing people to keep their current insurance plans. Department of Heath and Human Resources -- The Department of Health and Human Resources contains a section of its site that lists varying topics ranging from Medicaid coverage to health benefits and new insurance options. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration contains a timeline that spans the history of the Affordable Care Act and its effects, from March 2010 to January 2014. SitesThe Heritage Foundation -- This
site has tabs on what different groups of people are affected by the ACA such
as doctors, seniors, and the economy accompanied by videos of such.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners -- This website for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners has tabs for explaining the effects of the ACA, Medicaid, Medicare, etc. |
help with buying insuranceWashington State Health Plan Finder -- This is the website people in Washington State use to find health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Refugee & Immigrant Service NW Phone: 425.388.9156; 425.388.9307 City: Everett, WA Korean Community Service Center Phone: 425.776.2400 City: Edmonds, WA Planned Parenthood of the Greater Northwest Website: http//www.plannedparenthood.org/ppgnw City: Marysville, Everett, and Lynwood, WA Providence Regional Medical CenterEverett Phone: 425.261.2000 City: Everett, WA Safe Harbor Free Clinic Phone: 425.870.7384 City: Stanwood, WA Sea Mar Community Health Centers Phone: 1.855.289.4503 Cities: Marysville, Monroe, and Everett, WA Senior Services of Snohomish County Phone: 425.740.3788 City: Everett, WA Valley General Hospital Phone: 360.794.1486 City: Monroe, WA Within Reach Family Health Hotline: 1-800-322-2588 Website: www.ParentHelp123.org All Snohomish County Whatcom Alliance for Health Advancement Phone: 425.339.8649, 425.339.8635 Everett, WA Community Health Center of Snohomish County Phone: 425.789.3789 Cities: Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, and Lynnwood, WA GroupHealth -- On the GroupHealth website you can look for individual and family plans and if you find a suitable plan for you or your family you can sign up. Molina Healthcare -- This website helps you find plans for your family and it also can help you find a family doctor or pharmacy. AARP -- answers basic questions about the Affordable Care Act. GreaterThan -- Helps individuals with HIV to understand how the Affordable Care Act affects their health care. Council of Non-Profits -- Information on how the Affordable Care Act will affect the operations of non-profits. National Immigration Law Center -- Gives information on what the Affordable Care Act means to immigrants. Connect to HealthCare.gov -- Talks about how health insurance will ask you about you and your family to see what you can apply for and the video talks about the tax credit. calculatorsSubsidy Calculator --This is a calculator created by the Kaiser Foundation for figuring out how much you may save, based on your income, for buying health insurance in an exchange.
DocumentsTop Trends in 2013 -- A document written by Bank of American that talks about trends in 2013 that may impact business, including the Affordable Care Act.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Detailed Summary -- A brief from Democrats in the Senate that explains the protection of patients when they sign up for the Affordable Care Act also many facts and information explaining the ACA. The Affordable Care Act – What it means for you -- This document talks about what the Affordable Care Act is going to do in 2014 and how it affects people in Washington State. It also talks about how it is going to impact big and small employers. VideosApplying for Health Insurance: Before and After Obamacare -- This link is a video by John Green explaining the process of applying for health care before and after the enactment of the Affordable Care Act.
What Happens if I don't Buy Insurance? -- This link is a video by Money Talks News about the consequences of not buying insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Enrolling in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace -- This is a weekly report from President Obama on the Affordable Care Act. Health Care Reform -- This link goes to King5's healthcare town hall meeting where they interviewed experts about the Affordable Care Act. The Simplest Explanation Of Obamacare Ever -- The video explains the basic changes in the way Americans will get health coverage and what it will cost starting in 2014, when major parts of the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," go into effect. How Health Insurance Works -- A video by eHealthInsurance that explains things like deductible, coinsurance, and other insurance terms. Medicare Overview -- A video by Khan Academy that gives a basic overview of Medicare. President Obama Speaks on the Affordable Care Act -- A December 3rd speech by President Obama about the advantages of the Affordable Care Act and explains that Healthcare.gov is now working better for people. How Does the Affordable Care Act Work? -- This video explains the Affordable Care Act in less than five minutes. Obama: No repeal of ACA while I'm here -- A speech by President Obama about how he will not repeal the Affordable Care Act. Can Obama save his 2nd Term? -- This video talks about Obama, his legacy, and the Affordable Care Act. Healthcare and You -- The video talks about how the ACA will affect you and your family. Obamacare for Dummies -- This video gives a brief history on healthcare in America while also explaining the various benefits, effects and parts to the Affordable Care Act. ACA & Health Insurance Marketplace -- This website has many videos on what the ACA actually does and also offers brochures and handouts for additional help and information. |