Do you or people you know have adult children who don't have health insurance? Right now, 11.7 million young adults have gone without health insurance in the past year, although over 70% say having health insurance is important to them. For many young adults, the primary barriers to getting covered has been the high cost of coverage and confusion over the options.We've got great news! In less than 30 days, young adults will have access to new health coverage options through an easy sign-up system at lower rates. Additionally, for the first time ever, many uninsured young adults will receive subsidies to help with the cost of insurance, which makes health insurance within reach for those who cannot afford it.

Here are some resources for you and the young adults in your life about these exciting new opportunities:

• Learn how the healthcare law protects young adults: https://www.healthcare.gov/how-does-the-health-care-law-protect-me/#part=7

• Use this subsidy calculator to learn more about what subsidies are available to adults buying insurance through the exchange: http://kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/

• Need some extra encouragement yourself? Watch these great stories about young adults who need health insurance: https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/young-adults/

There will be many more resources shared this afternoon on Twitter during a MomsRising Tweetchat from 2-3pm, followed by a Tweetchat in partnership with Young Invincibles from 3-4pm. Join us and share your experiences by using hashtag #WellnessWed.  Read more about how to follow and participate in a Tweetchat here: http://www.momsrising.org/blog/tips-on-how-to-join-a-momsrisings-tweetchat/

If you're the parent of a young adult who will be shopping on the insurance exchange, we want to hear from you! Tell us why you want your adult children to get covered: http://www.momsrising.org/member_stories/topic/health-care-for-all