starting october 1 you can head to your state's health insurance marketplace where you'll be able to compare health plans side-by-side and also learn if you qualify for a tax credit that will lower the cost of your premium. if you buy a health plan this fall it will take effect january 1 2014. in the meantime you may want to check out webmd's health reform page where you'll find state-specific information as well as a cost calculator which will tell you if you'll qualify for a reduction on the cost of health insurance.
i'm on cobra. i am on a very expensive cobra plan through my former employer. how can i apply for more affordable insurance? i live in oregon