The Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, took affect on January 1, 2014, and it changes the way Americans access health insurance. However, many Americans may not have a clear understanding of what is changing and how it will affect them. The resources that are provided below are intended to help you and your clients better understand the new law. All of the resources mentioned below can be found on Auraria's Affordable Care Act Page as well.