One of the goals of the Affordable Care Act – or national health reform – is to make the purchase of health insurance simpler and more transparent for consumers. Launched on October 1, 2013, the Health Insurance Marketplace is a user-friendly web portal that will help consumers select the health plan that is right for them and their families. However, in advance of signing up on the Marketplace, many people will need additional information about their health insurance options, as well as guidance in thinking through these important and complex decisions. The In-Person Counselor (IPC) project will educate people about the new system, help them understand their health plan choices, and facilitate their selection of the plan that is right for them. The ILAACP will conduct public education activities in town hall meetings to be scheduled in Auburn Gresham, Chatham, and Greater Grand Crossing between October 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014