Affordable Care Act resources on the web

Where to apply for the federal program for healthcare insurance if you are a Wisconsin resident:

Health Insurance Marketplace
https://www.healthcare.gov/

Wisconsin is participating in the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.  Many other states are participating also; others are using their own system.

Find local help for your questions about applying for insurance in the Marketplace
https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/

Enter your zip or city/state to find agencies that can assist with your healthcare insurance questions and paperwork.

State of Wisconsin's Consumer Guide to Healthcare
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/pay/individ.htm

What to look for when purchasing health insurance plus other tips for consumers in Wisconsin.


Other places for information about health insurance, health reform and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Consumer Guide to Health Care
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/pay/


Guide for consumers from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.  Includes links to state and federal programs plus information on finding and paying for various types of health insurance.

US Department of Health & Human Services HealthCare
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/

Information about the Affordable Care Act including details and explanations of benefits and features.

Health Reform: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
http://kff.org/health-reform/

Information about health reform and the ACA.  Also includes information for each state and a Health Insurance Subsidy Calculator.

AARP Health Law Fact Sheets
http://www.aarp.org/health/health-care-reform/health_reform_factsheets/

Educational fact sheets from AARP to download and print.