no one is required to buy insurance on the exchanges but if you do not have some type of coverage you may have to pay a penalty. if you have an insurance plan that offers the "essential health benefits " you will not face a penalty for being uninsured. if your income is sufficiently low (about $9 000 for an individual) you will not have to pay a penalty. if you are currently uninsured i recommend looking at the options on the exchanges.
who is required to go to the healthcare. gov website and purchase health insurance?