i understand that i can get less expensive health insurance coverage than i now have. but doesn't that also mean the benefits won't be as good?
not necessarily. in fact if you've been buying your own insurance (meaning you don't get it at work) there's at least a reasonable chance the coverage provided through plans that comply with the law will be better than what you had. it doesn't always work out that way but it's certainly a possibility. you just need to shop and compare.