No one likes to get sick, but for more than 1 million New Jersey residents, illness brings a much greater worry. They are New Jersey’s uninsured – individuals and families without health insurance coverage. For them, the lack of health insurance is a major obstacle to accessing preventive care or a simple doctor’s appointment. As a result, a minor illness often becomes a major health concern that can threaten both their physical and financial well-being.

Oct. 1 is an important day for these folks. It marks the opening of the Health Insurance Marketplace, a key part of the Affordable Care Act that aims to ensure millions more Americans.

Whatever your political leanings, Obamacare is here and it’s entering a critical phase. Few could argue against the benefits of health insurance – for both healthcare consumers and for the future of our healthcare delivery system. We urge all uninsured New Jersey residents to explore their options in the Health Insurance Marketplace at www.Healthcare.gov or www.CuidadoDeSalud.gov. Subsidies and tax credits are available to eligible individuals and families to help make coverage more affordable. Additional information and assistance is available around the clock by calling 1-800-318-2596.

Health insurance provides better access to healthcare services and delivers financial peace of mind. Help you and your loves ones rest assured: Get insured.