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Street Beat Special: How Will The Affordable Care Act Affect You?

A big part of healthcare reform goes into effect just days from now, when the healthcare exchange marketplace opens Tuesday, October 1st. That's when you'll be able to apply for individual health insurance and shop for plans online.

Are You Ready?

Do you know everything you need to know about how the Affordable Care Act and how it will affect you? If you don't, join WWJ Newsradio 950 Health Reporter Sean Lee for a special edition of "Street Beat".

The show will take an in-depth look at the reform known as Obamacare from the consumer's perspective, and feature questions and answers with experts on the topic, as well as resources for getting help navigating the new marketplace.

Click the links below to watch this special edition of "Street Beat".

Street Beat: Obamacare 101Street Beat: Obamacare 101

Street Beat: Healthcare Reform Big PictureStreet Beat: Healthcare Reform Big Picture

Street Beat: Health Insurance ProvidersStreet Beat: Health Insurance Providers

Street Beat: How To EnrollStreet Beat: How To Enroll

Resources

Federal Government:
healthcare.gov

State of Michigan information:
michigan.gov/hicap

U of M Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation:
CHRT.org

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Consumer Education:
healthcarereformbasics.com

Michigan Consumers for Healthcare:
consumersforhealthcare.org

Enroll America:
enrollamerica.org/states/Michigan

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