Something Big’s Happening

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Wednesday, September 25, 2013             Featured Something Big’s Happening Starting October 1st, Americans will have access to the Health Insurance Marketplace -- a new, simpler way to compare plans and purchase health insurance -- all in one place. The Marketplace will be run in partnership with states or fully by HHS in 36 states. In these 36 states, consumers will have a choice of 53 health plans on average, and young adults will have even more low-cost options. In partnership with HealthCare.gov, we've created a map to help you explore a summary of the choices and premiums expected to be available on October 1st.  See the map and learn more about the Marketplace.       Top Stories Delivering on the Affordable Care Act: Marketplace Premiums Lower than Expected At the center of the Affordable Care Act is the premise that we need to make health care more affordable and accessible for more Americans, and a new report released today demonstrates just how affordable insurance will be. The report, released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), finds that in state after state, affordable options will be available through the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2014.  READ MORE President Obama Discusses the Prospects for Progress at the United Nations General Assembly Yesterday, President Obama delivered a speech at UNGA -- the United Nations General Assembly -- in New York City. The President expressed optimism at the prospects for diplomacy in solving a range of long-simmering conflicts across the globe. READ MORE In Case You Missed It: President Obama at Kansas City Ford Plant: Congress Needs to Do Its Job Last Friday, President Obama delivered remarks at a suburban Kansas City, MO Ford Motor Co. stamping plant -- a plant that recently had to bring on a shift of 900 workers to keep up with the demand for the new F-150. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 11:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:45 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 12:30 PM: The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  2:45 PM: The President holds a call with mayors, county officials, and state legislators on the Affordable Care Act 3:00 PM: The Vice President meets with President José Mujica of Uruguay 4:30 PM: The President meets with Treasury Secretary Lew 4:30 PM: The Vice President meets with Vice President Khudheir Al-Khuzaie of Iraq 8:15 PM: The Vice President deliver remarks at the 7th Annual Clinton Global Citizen Awards LISTEN LIVE 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