if you can't get through online you might want to try calling to speak with someone who can help you at: 1-800-318-2596. coverage is certainly not free -- nor was it intended to be -- but millions of people will qualify for a susbidy that will lower their costs. if you earn too much to qualify you may find rates are higher than what you pay today for a plan you buy on your own. regarding security many people share your concerns. the private information you share through the marketplaces are meant to pass through the system for verification not stored and the government has taken steps to protect information. you can take some control by safeguarding your private information -- don't leave information out on a desk for example. and never give personal information to someone who calls or shows up at your door.
how is everyone supposed to sign up for health insurance when the website is constantly down? . i am also concerned that my private information about my health and banking is going to be breached. and where is the free coverage? it's not even affordable!