Kildee: New HealthCare.gov Site Will Help Put Americans in Charge of Their Health Coverage

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Dale E Kildee (D-MI) applauded the launch of HealthCare.gov, the most comprehensive resource about health care available. This new website includes a wide variety of information about health coverage, including a user-friendly tool that will help individuals and small businesses learn about their health insurance options and purchase a plan that suits their needs. HealthCare.gov was mandated by the health reform legislation that was signed into law in March as a way to empower consumers.

“For too long, families and small businesses have struggled to navigate the often complicated process of purchasing health insurance. This new site will empower consumers with information about their options and help them decide which plan is right for them. I was a proud supporter of the recent health reform legislation and I look forward to this and other provisions that will help American families and businesses,” said Congressman Kildee.

A major component of the site is the insurance options finder.  After consumers input a few pieces of background information – such as state, age range, and current insurance status – the tool will generate a list of both private and public health insurance options.  The tool will list details of insurance plans offered in that state, and include contact information for each company so consumers can contact the companies that best fit their needs.  Beginning in October, the tool will also include pricing information, further simplifying health insurance shopping.

The insurance options finder has a database of over 2 billion scenarios, with listings from more than 1000 insurance carriers and over 5500 insurance products.  The website also hosts over 500 new pages of content, such as a health care reform implementation timeline and state-by-state information for individuals with pre-existing conditions. It also provides information on various health clinics and health care facilities in local communities.