Further reading
Source: State Refor(u)m
User-generated discussions from professionals working with state and federal exchange stakeholders and application assistance. Frequently updated! A good place to look for answers to specific questions (ie: wording about taxes on the paper applications).
State Exchange Profile: New Jersey
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
Why did NJ choose the federal marketplace instead of a state-based one? Here is background on NJ’s choice for an exchange.
NJ Policy Perspective Report (PDF)
Source: New Jersey Policy Perspective
Even though NJ has chosen a federal exchange, some argue that state support is essential to the success of ACA implementation in the state.
Source: Rutgers Center for State Health Policy
A policy paper done ahead of implementation on the effects of a federal marketplace in NJ.
How the ACA is making a difference in NJ
Source: Health & Human Services
Quick facts and statistics on the changes to healthcare service in NJ.
The New Healthcare Law and You (PDF)
Source: The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Profiles for different healthcare users and how the changes will affect each.
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New Jersey Citizen Action's source for resources, enrollment events, and enrollment assistance
Health Plan Pricing Information for Individuals and Children
Source: Healthcare.gov
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Scroll down to view sample pricing. Chart organized by state, county and plan coverage levels.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
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This calculator can help to determine the cost of local marketplace plans. Until the Federal Marketplace website is fully functional, this can fill the gap for information about pricing.
Fees for non-enrollment
Source: Healthcare.gov
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The law requires most uninsured people to get insurance. Those who are in that category, but choose not to have coverage will be required to pay $95 or 1% of their income in 2014 - whichever is greater - with the penalty rising to the greater of $695 or 2.5% of income by 2016.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
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Easy to understand chart for patrons to decide if coverage through the marketplace is right for them. Utilize with this Federal Poverty Level Calculator.
Affordable Care and & Medicare
Source: Medicare.gov
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Quick rundown Medicare under the new system. Helpful if you follow links through.
Health Insurance Marketplace FAQ
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
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A thorough, searchable and well-researched collection of questions patrons may have.
Source: Enroll America
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Map provides a look at where NJ's uninsured reside, and more data is available by clicking on each area. Methodology is provided as well. This can be of assistance in planning programs and anticipating the needs of your community. Enroll America is a non-profit with ties to the Obama administration with a goal of enrolling the uninsured as ACA is rolled out.