Affordable Care Act Resources

The Affordable Care Act, the health care law, includes important programs and policies to improve your health, the health of your family, and the health of your community. This page contains links to information about these elements of the law.

• For consumer information about getting insurance and the Health Insurance Marketplace, visit HealthCare.gov
• For technical information about private health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, visit the website of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO).
• For technical information about Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) under the Affordable Care Act, visit the Medicaid website.
• For technical information about Medicare and other programs, visit CMS.gov and the CMS Innovation Center.

Prevention

• Map: The Affordable Care Act’s Prevention and Public Health Fund in Your State 
• Building Healthier Communities by Investing in Prevention
• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations

Health Centers

• The Affordable Care Act and the School-Based Health Center Capital Program