Obamacare begins amidst confusion
The deadline to sign up for health insurance on the government's website was extended because of problems with the site, but even with the extension, many people are still not enrolled. And for some in Kern County there is still a general unease and confusion around the Affordable Care Act. Getting information about the law takes a certain willingness to seek guidance, leaving many unmotivated to take advantage of the insurance expansion, or unsure about whether they qualify for subsidies. “I heard of it, but I don’t understand it, I don’t know what to do. I don’t even know who to go to, to find out, or where.” Read more on South Kern Sol.