Michigan citizens speak out on the Affordable Care Act

Through the fall of 2011, MiVote.org and the Michigan Consumers for Healthcare joined forces to host a number of community conversations across Michigan.

The goal of the conversations was to help interested citizens across Michigan learn more about the Affordable Care Act and the decisions facing Michigan’s lawmakers and government leaders.

Conversations were held in Southeast Michigan, Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Traverse City, and Marquette.

Citizens of all ages shared their questions, concerns, and ideas about upcoming changes in the law.  A large number consented to be interviewed on camera, and many of their opinions are posted on this site.

The most frequently asked questions and most frequently voiced concerns will be addressed in this special broadcast, produced by Detroit Public Television.

MiVote.org invites you to share your thoughts as well by posting to this site.

In the meantime, here are some resources where you can learn more about the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Michigan State Senate adopts health care exchanges

The state Senate has adopted a bill to create a statewide health coverage exchange where people and businesses could comparison shop for insurance.  Learn more from Michigan Radio.