By Lyndsey Taylor
Local resources available to help answer questions, assist with enrollment application process in person
Beginning in 2014, the Affordable Care Act requires all U.S. residents to have health insurance. With this requirement, new federal health insurance options have been available since Oct. 1.
The Health Insurance Marketplace allows people to purchase health insurance and compare health plan options. One application can be completed for multiple health plans, according to www.healthcare.gov, the federal government's website devoted to the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Who is eligible?
Individuals, families and businesses with 100 employees or fewer can purchase health insurance through the marketplace, according to www.healthcare.gov. Eligible applicants must:
