Federal Health Care Reform

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), the new federal health reform law, affects health insurance in Maryland. What does this mean to consumers? The ACA provides strong consumer protections, new health benefit options and the information you need to make decisions about your health care. Look for updates on changes in Maryland as they roll out between now and 2014.

Refer to links and information for specific groups, as well as general information for all Maryland residents.

• Maryland Health Connection
• Americans with Disabilities
• Families and Children
• Seniors/Early Retirees
• Small Businesses
• Veterans/Military
• Young Adults

Find Insurance Options and Information – This user-friendly guide allows consumers to search plans and estimated costs.

Maryland Health Insurance Plan (MHIP)
Allows access to coverage for people who are otherwise unable to obtain it.

State Resources

Review what Maryland is doing to implement health reform.

• Maryland Health Care Reform
• Maryland Health Care Reform Coordinating Council
  Get information and follow the activities of the Governor's Council to coordinate health care reform efforts in Maryland.
• Maryland Health Benefit Exchange

Other Federal Resources

• HealthCare.gov
  Official U.S. government site managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• The White House on Health Reform
• National Association of Insurance Commissioners
• Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions
  Information from the IRS on the tax treatment of health coverage for dependents and the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit