Obama to sign up for Obamacare

David Jackson | USA TODAY

One of the new health care exchanges created under the Affordable Care Act is expected to have a prominent member soon: President Obama.

White House officials say Obama plans to sign up for health insurance coverage under his plan, fulfilling a pledge made three years ago.

The timing remains uncertain.

"I know that he will (sign up), and has said that he will — or the White House has said that he will," said Obama spokesman Jay Carney this week. "But I don't have an update (on timing)."

Will it be an open press event?

"I'll get back to you," Carney said.

From Yahoo News:

"The White House said back in March 2010 that Obama 'will participate in the exchange,' as the health insurance marketplaces are known.

"Former presidents are eligible for lifelong health care through military hospitals. But Obama — who will be 55 years old by the time his second term ends in January 2017 — could also get insurance through a future employer."