for starters recent studies have highlighted that most young people aren't aware that new online health insurance marketplaces are opening october 1st. these offer a new way to shop for and purchase a health plan. they may not know that they are guaranteed a health plan -- they cannot any longer be turned down for any reason. and perhaps most important is that for millions of young adults high cost has been the biggest barrier to getting health insurance. the aca provides financial assistance and expands medicaid in many states. it's expected that the majority of young people will qualify for some type of financial assistance meaning that many may find health insurance affordable for the first time.
what are some benefits of the affordable care act that young people might not be aware of?