New Health Care Reform Web Site Launched
On Thursday, July 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new Web portal to serve as an online tool to help consumers find information and options for their health care coverage. The Web site, www.HealthCare.gov, is mandated under the Affordable Care Act, which is the collective name for the health care reform laws.
According to HHS’s press release, the new Web site is designed to be “a one-stop-shop for information about the implementation of the Affordable Care Act as well as other health care resources,” and will help consumers to “take control of their health care and make the choices that are right for them, by putting the power of information at their fingertips.”
Among the site’s Web pages are “Find Insurance Options,” “Learn About Prevention,” and “Information for You,” which has sub-categories for families with children, people with disabilities, senior citizens, and young adults. The Home Page also includes a “Top 5 Things to Know” section. Several of the pages have a feedback mechanism to gauge whether the page was helpful.
HHS promises that the HealthCare.gov will evolve and grow as health care reform is implemented and as the health care market changes. Price estimates for health insurance plans are scheduled to be added in October, 2010.
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