Library Resources

• Explore Health
  Find information on health topics relevant to Philadelphians, upcoming health-related library events, resources from our collections, local resources, and much more.
• New Americans Health
  This Free Library page provides links to health information in languages other than English.
• Affordable Care Act booklist
  Browse this booklist of Affordable Care Act information available in our catalog.

Government Resources

• Key Dates for 2018 Open Enrollment
  November 1, 2017 – December 15, 2017. Open Enrollment only lasts six weeks this year. Be sure to enroll while you can!
• Health Insurance Marketplace
  Find out all the basics about enrolling for health insurance.
• Find Local Help (HeathCare.gov) - Get personal help applying for health coverage by simply entering your City and State or Zip Code into the search field and select from a list of local organizations. You can also find information and help at your local neighborhood library.
• Application Checklist
  Review this checklist to find out what information you need to complete an application for health insurance.
• Pennsylvania Enrollment Services
  Not sure if you can afford insurance? This site will help you understand all of the options available to you in Pennsylvania. If you qualify for Medicaid, you can sign up anytime during the year.
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: How the Health Care Law is Making a Difference for the People of Pennsylvania
  The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services explains how the Affordable Care Act specifically impacts Pennsylvanians.

Nonprofit Resources

• Kaiser Family Foundation: Health Reform - A leader in health policy analysis, health journalism and communication, the Kaiser Family Foundation is dedicated to filling the need for trusted, independent information on the major health issues facing our nation and its people. This non-partisan nonprofit organization seeks to inform the healthcare debate and give the American people information they can use to understand the Affordable Care Act and make the best choices for themselves and their families.
• Kaiser Family Foundation: The Requirement to Buy Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act - The Affordable Care Act includes a requirement that many people be insured or they will pay a tax penalty. The Kaiser Family Foundation created this simple flowchart to show how that requirement works.