WRAL.com resource center: Affordable Care Act

Open enrollment begins Thursday
Starting Thursday morning, people have six weeks to sign up for a health plan under the ACA on healthcare.gov.

ACA sign-up period shorter this year
Enrollment for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act opens Nov. 1, but anyone who wants coverage starting in January needs to sign up by Dec. 15.

NC Navigator

ACA enrollment events in Wake, Johnston counties
Expert help will be available at 15 enrollment events from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15.

Compare available health plans
The Plan Explorer tool offered by Get Covered America provides users a personalized estimate of their health care costs under each available plan on the online marketplace.

Tutorial: HealthCare.gov 2.0
HealthCare.gov, the federal online marketplace for purchasing health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, has been revamped for the law's second open enrollment period.

Tutorial: Explaining the Affordable Care Act
The federal government created an online marketplace, called an exchange, at HealthCare.gov to help people enroll for health insurance, offering coverage options to people who don't have insurance, who have been denied coverage or who just want to see if there's a better plan for them.

Tutorial: 10 essential benefits of Affordable Care Act coverage
Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurance plans offered to individuals must cover 10 essential benefits.

Tutorial: Do I qualify for a health insurance subsidy?
Looking for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace? Before filling out an application, there's quick and easy way to see if you qualify for a discount on your premium and which health plans are available to you and your family.

Tutorial: How to use health coverage to see doctors, fill prescriptions
Now that you've enrolled in a health plan under the Affordable Care Act and have an insurance card, you can use your coverage to fill a prescription at the pharmacy and go see a physician.

Affordable Care Act FAQ
People nationwide began signing up Oct. 1 for health insurance coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act through online marketplaces called exchanges.

Affordable Care Act: Related stories, video
Review our extensive coverage of the Affordable Care Act, including stories and exclusive video.

Affordable Care Act: Other resources
Browse interactive graphics and other websites to help you better understand the new law and its impact, both in North Carolina and throughout the country.