who created this affordable health care plan. >> this was passed by congress, yes, the affordable care act. >> i was just wondering as a citizen of america, how come i did not hear of this. >> reporter: health care reform is a source of contention in congress, many of the people we spoke with in new jersey were hearing details of obama care for the first time just this week. >> i'm definitely going to read into it. >> is obama forcing americans to get health insurance? it sounds that way. >> reporter: enroll america, a nonprofit funded by insurance companies, health care groups and charities is working to spread the word, dispatching 130 field workers in ten states. >> we can follow up with you. >> reporter: on october 1st, 48 million uninsured americans will be able to purchase health coverage through federal and state exchanges. coverage starts january 1st, and they must enroll before march 31st. >> they're going to be able to shop like you shop for an