What if you're self-employed and your income varies widely year to year? Or, what if someone chooses to pay the tax penalty instead of opting for insurance and then gets seriously injured – who pays for that? The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will bring a sweeping change and – prepared or not – it has many people spooked. Being informed is one way to combat fear.

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