Affordable Care Act / Resource Page

Affordable Care Act / Resource Page (Obama Care Information)

Use this page as a resource to get answers to your health care questions.

This Congressional legislation was signed into law on March 23, 2010, but the most impactful provisions take effect January 1, 2014.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a comprehensive, far-reaching overhaul of our nation's health care system. Included are legal and tax mandates directed at individuals, businesses, health care providers, the insurance industry, etc.

Following are some important information resources:

• Healthcare Law Online Resources (primary government sites)
• The Requirement to Buy Health Insurance (Flowchart to determine penalty for failure to buy insurance. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
• Employer Requirement to Provide Affordable Health Coverage (Flowchart to determine employer penalty for failure to provide health plan. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation)
• Employer Forms: Employee Notice of Health Coverage (Required employer notice to employees regarding health coverage offered.)