Millennials and the Affordable Care Act: Beyond the buzz words

17 million uninsured millennials are eligible to get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. However, competing messages on its merits have left many young adults confused about what the health care reform actually means for them. While some plan to join, critics argue it's cheaper to opt out. Are millennials ready for Obamacare?

On today's episode of The Stream, we speak to:

Paige Winfield Cunningham @pw_cunningham
Health care reporter, Politico
politico.com

Shoshana Weissmann @senatorshoshana
Founder, Network Red
shoshanaw.com

Donovan Ramsey @iDXR
Freelance journalist
donovanxramsey.com

Caitlin Koury
Health care consultant

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