Under the Affordable Car Act there will be penalties for not having health insurance.
In 2014, the penalty for not caring health insurance will be $95, or 1% of taxable household income.
By 2016, the penalty will rise to $695 per person, with a cap of $2,085 per family or 2.5% of house hold income.
It has been estimated by Government watchdog groups, that 1% of the US population will charged for not having health insurance.