Is short term insurance the same as an Obamacare plan found on the marketplace?

No, short term health care is different than Obamacare plans, and cannot be purchased on the marketplace exchange. Health insurance plans on a state exchange, the federal marketplace or in the private marketplace are major medical policies that offer 10 essential benefits required as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Short term health insurance is not required to offer these 10 essential health benefits but still offers some coverage for many of the same services.