Helpful Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you learn about your options for affordable, quality health insurance as we move toward full implementation of the Affordable Care Act.  If you have additional questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to my Sacramento office.  My staff is standing by to help.  You can reach us by:

• Phone at (916) 498-5600
• Email through the "contact us" form on the website.  You can access that here.
• In person at my office: Robert T. Matsui U.S. Courthouse; 501 I Street, Suite 12-600; Sacramento, CA 95814

Official Website

• Healthcare.gov is the official Affordable Care Act website and provides easy-to-understand information.  You can find insurance options, learn about prevention, compare health plan, and understand the new law.
• "Like" Healthcare.gov on Facebook to stay up-to-date as implementation of the Affordable Care Act moves forward.
• "Follow" Healthcare.gov on Twitter to stay up-to-date as implementation of the Affordable Care Act moves forward.

Covered California

• Covered California is the entity operating California's individual Marketplace and Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP).  They have a comprehensive, easy to use website that provides all the information you might need for enrolling in affordable, quality health insurance coverage.
• "Like" Covered CA on Facebook to stay up-to-date on California's implementation of the ACA.
• "Follow" Covered CA on Twitter to stay up-to-date on Calfiornia's implementation of the ACA.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources

• The Small Business Administration health care website provides information about what the Affordable Care Act means for small businesses.
• The Health Care Business Pulse is an SBA bi-weekly, interactive blog that provides clear ACA information that dispels persisting myths.
• SBA's ACA 101 Powerpoint covers the basics of ACA and what it means for small business owners, including key insurance reforms, the small business health care tax credit, and the health insurance Marketplaces.

Consumer Resources

• Kaiser Family Foundation has a comprehensive website devoted to the Affordable Care Act. It provides overviews, a health reform FAQ and glossary, research and analysis, interactive resources, public opinion data, state resources, and more.
• National Partnership for Women & Families has a great website with fact sheets and other resources devoted to the Affordable Care Act and its implementation.
• The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network has released a very informative booklet, "The Health Care Law: How It Can Help People with Cancer and Their Families."
• The American Heart Association has released a "Covering All Americans" toolkit that includes numerous resources to help you understand the new Marketplaces.
• The American Diabetes Association has recently released some excellent materials on the Affordable Care Act and what it means for people with disabilities.