So What's The Real Deadline For Obamacare Sign-Up?
The health exchanges are now open, though some have a lot of glitches. You still have lots of questions about how the Affordable Care Act affects you and your family.
And we have answers. In our ongoing series, we're addressing questions you've asked about the sign-up process.
With people having so much trouble logging onto the websites to get coverage, some are wondering how soon they have to sign up for coverage to avoid the potential penalties.
Don't worry, there's still plenty of time. There are really just two important dates to keep in mind. The first is December 15th. That's the date by which you need to be signed up if you want your coverage to begin January 1, 2014 — the earliest any of these plans will take effect.
Got Questions?
We've got answers. Together with Kaiser Health News, we've compiled a list of commonly asked questions about the Affordable Care Act.
Topics:
Insurance Exchanges
Employers
Seniors and Retirees
Young Adults
Medicaid
Penalties
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a health insurance exchange?
I am on Medicare. Do I need to use one of the new health insurance exchanges?
How much will insurance cost me on the exchange?
How long can I stay covered by my parents' insurance?