Do you have Friends With Benefits? Health care benefits, that is! Its time to get informed and spread the word about affordable health insurance options for young people. Although 2.5 million young Americans have gained health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, we all still have friends, roommates, coworkers and family members who remain uninsured, or don’t know what the law means for them.

The complexity of the health care system can intimidate young people as they begin to explore their insurance options, but there is no need to fear. Just check out GettingCovered.org. There you will find state-specific Health Care Toolkits that explain the basics of health insurance. They also outline coverage options for young adults once they leave school, how to join their parents plan, what to do if they have a pre-existing or chronic condition, and more. Help us spread the word about this valuable resource and share GettingCovered.org with your friends! If youre tweeting, use #FriendsWithBenefits.

Sharing the Health Care Toolkit is especially important because some young Americans may not know the new ways for young adults to get covered under the Affordable Care Act. For example, with expansion of dependent coverage, young people can stay on their parents plans up to age 26. When the ACA takes full effect in 2014, millions of young adults will gain eligibility for Medicaid or tax credits to reduce the cost of insurance. Considering all the changes underway, understanding new health insurance options may seem daunting, but choosing a health care plan is too important to put off. With the help of the Getting Covered toolkit, young people can easily navigate the health insurance landscape and find out what coverage works for them.