The Basics

Confused by health care reform? Get basic information here to help you understand the new law.

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Illustrating Health Reform: How Will Coverage Work?

This new interactive feature clarifies how individuals and businesses in a variety of situations could be affected by health reform. Featuring the YouToons characters from the Foundation’s “Health Reform Hits Main Street” animated video, the new feature makes it easy to see how people’s health insurance coverage could change under reform.  View it >>


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How Will It Affect Me?

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Subsidy Calculator

Enter personal details and view your estimated premium and government assistance under the new health law.

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Glossary

Key Terms in Health Reform

Simple and straightforward definitions of key terms associated with health reform.

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How Do People Get Coverage Under Health Reform?

Coverage Flowchart

Find out who gets covered and how with this simple flowchart.

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Timeline

Implementation Milestones

See how health care reform will be implemented over the next several years.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about health care reform.

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Research & Analysis

Beyond the Basics

Visit the Research & Analysis section for in-depth KFF resources on Health Care Reform.

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State Exchange Profiles 

Go in-depth and learn more about each state’s progress in setting up exchanges including the legislative process and the next steps.