This isn’t a political post. It’s just info. USA Today has a good break down of the Affordable Care Act (occasionally referred to as ObamaCare or RomneyCare).
The Heritage Foundation has the major milestones here.
Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace begins on October 1st, 2013. [more from HHS.gov]
From the Patriot News: “Jan. 1, 2014 — Most individuals are required to have health insurance. Those who don’t will face a penalty. In 2014, the penalty will be $95 per adult and $47.50 per child, up to $285 for a family, or one percent of family income (whichever is greater). The penalty will rise to $325 per adult and $162.50 per child in 2015, and $695 per adult and $347.50 per child in 2016 and beyond.”
Jan. 1, 2014 — Insurance plans can no longer refuse to cover anyone because of pre-existing conditions.
US House Ways and Means Committee PDF with details.





