A recent study shows that 40% of Americans do not know that the Affordable Care Act is a law. As community-based organizations and schools working with those who are affected the most by these monumental changes to our health system, it is important to relay accurate information.
Start by watching this video with your students. Charlie Gibson explains what the changes mean for different people. This should spark some discussion. From there, check out HealthCare.gov or other resources from the Kaiser Foundation to go into detail about the changes.
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