under the new law there will be federal subsidies available to help lower the cost of insurance for anyone making less than about $46 000 per year. it works on a sliding scale so those with lower incomes will get a bigger break on a health plan's cost. many people eligible to buy insurance through the new state marketplaces are expected to qualify for tax credits. to learn if you qualify and how much your health plan is likely to cost check out the webmd health insurance calculator.
how much will insurance coverage actually cost under health reform? will it actually be affordable?