Applying for Health Insurance Just Got Easier

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, September 30, 2013             Watch Live President Obama delivers a statement from the Briefing Room at 4:45 PM ET. Watch the President's statement here.     Featured Applying for Health Insurance Just Got Easier On October 1, millions of Americans will have a simple new way to get affordable health coverage: the Health Insurance Marketplace. With one application, you'll be able to compare all your coverage options side-by-side, learn if you can get lower costs based on your income, and enroll in a plan that fits your needs and your budget. In fact, the new application is so simple that it's 17 pages shorter than the current application you'd fill out to enroll in coverage in the individual market.  Find out more about signing up for affordable health insurance.       Top Stories Weekly Address: Averting a Government Shutdown and Expanding Access to Affordable Healthcare The President urged Congress to both pass a budget by Monday and raise the nation’s debt ceiling so that we can keep growing the economy. He also said that those without health insurance and those who buy it on the individual market should visit HealthCare.gov to find out how to get covered on Tuesday. READ MORE Weekly Wrap Up: “No one should go broke just because they get sick” Last week we took you from Pennsylvania Ave to the heartland of America, to the Rocky Mountains, to the Big Apple, and south of the boarder for a packed week of travel with the President and Vice President. READ MORE President Obama Announces New Diplomatic Efforts with the Islamic Republic of Iran On Friday, President Obama spoke with President Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first communication between an American and Iranian President since 1979. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:15 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:15 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; the Vice President also attends 12:20 PM: The President holds a working lunch with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; the Vice President also attends 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  1:30 PM: The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu 2:45 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the 4th National J Street Conference WATCH LIVE 4:45 PM: The President delivers a statement WATCH LIVE 5:00 PM: The President holds a Cabinet Meeting; the Vice President also attends Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111