NEW : Republicans call for repealing the health care bill , but keeping some benefits . Comment: `` We are now actually able to provide some help to the American people , '' Obama said , noting new provisions under the bill that take effect Thursday -- the six-month anniversary of the day he signed it into law . President meets with people benefiting from the changes . Obama also meets with state health insurance commissioners .
NEW : Republicans call for repealing the health care bill , but keeping some benefits . Comment: President meets with people benefiting from the changes . Obama also meets with state health insurance commissioners .