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ACA (Affordable Care Act) - Health Insurance

Resources for library users about the Affordable Care Act and insurance choices

Getting Help

Employers (with 50 or fewer employees) who have questions about the new exchanges can get their questions answered by calling a business specific hotline (SHOP)1-800-706-7893 (TTY: 711).

Customer service representatives are available Monday - Friday 9 am - 7 pm (Eastern Time).

The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)

Here is the main entry page to HealthCare.gov for small businesses The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP):

https://www.healthcare.gov/small-businesses/

This program is aimed at employers with 50 or fewer employees.

Stay Updated

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains a web page with information for employers and frequently asked questions:

https://www.healthcare.gov/small-businesses/