Vermont gets real to answer real health care questions

It seems everyone has a question about the new health care law.

Natalie and Nathan have some answers.

The married couple are the faces of health care reform in Vermont, answering loads of questions that were submitted to Vermont Health Connect through YouTube videos and TV spots.

The videos are available at Vermont Health Connect's website and are running on local TV throughout the state as 30-second TV spots. The website also links to a broader Frequently Asked Questions page that goes more in-depth on many issues.

Here at Vermont Health Connect, we've received a number of questions from Vermonters about their new health coverage options. That's where Nathan and Natalie come in. They'll be answering your questions. This one comes from Anne: "I'm worried I can't afford health coverage. Is there help available?" Watch the video for the answer!

And who are Natalie and Nathan? They are previously uninsured small business owners, who teach comedy and theater. They grew up in the Northeast Kingdom and now live in Burlington.

The videos work. They're genuine and have a sincerity to them that is pure Vermont.

Here at Vermont Health Connect, we've received a number of questions from Vermonters about their new health coverage options. That's where Natalie and Nathan come in. They'll be answering your questions to make sure you have the information you need to get started. So who are Natalie and Nathan?

We're free to be healthy

The new hit song in the Beaver State is sure to be "Long Live Oregonians."

It's all part of a campaign to get Oregonians to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. 

The music video is tied to Cover Oregon, an online marketplace where citizens and employers can search for (and hopefully find) affordable health insurance options.

The ditty goes:

We're free to be healthy

Gonna breathe our fair share

Wanna get the best care

That a state can give

Long live Oregonians

It's a catchy song. Hopefully Oregonians will catch on to getting health insurance.

Long Live Oregonians! We're proud to let all Oregonians know their healthcare marketplace is coming. Check out our latest video featuring Matt Sheehy of Lost Lander, a great Oregon band. Music written by Eric D Jonhson of the Fruit Bats, performed by Matt Sheehy.

A health care reform wizard for businesses

The health care reform information deluge continues.

The White House today announced a new web-based "wizard" to help businesses of all size sort out information about the Affordable Care Act. Businesses answer a few questions — state, size, type of insurance offered or expected — and the wizard delivers information resources.

Read the White House's announcement.