Do you know how - or even whether - your insurance situation will be changed by the new national health care law? If you, your family, or small business will be affected when ACA is fully implemented on January 1, 2014, it's time to start exploring your options.
     KQED News has created a great starting point. "Obamacare Explained: A Guide for Californians" includes information for you as a consumer or small business owner. The State of California's web site for learning about ACA and selecting an insurance plan is CoveredCalifornia.
     Although not California-specific, two additional resources are an overview for consumers by the Institute of Medicine and the Consumer Reports web site. You will find the most extensive information on the federal web site HealthCare.gov.

    Would you like to more quickly find the best health information on the internet? Come to our workshop in the Community Room of the Los Altos Public Library at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. Bring your health, medical, or dental questions. PlaneTree staff will show you resources for finding reliable answers to various health concerns.
    Of course, we always welcome your reference questions in the PlaneTree Health Information Center @ the Cupertino Library. Patrons often find working one-on-one with our expert staff to be especially rewarding. Please check our open hours and directions before coming.

    Our personalized reference services are also available by phone (408/446-1677, ext. 3350) or email. Tell us what you need to know. We will research your topic and then send you information by email or U.S. mail.