One of our jobs as reference librarians is to stay abreast
of changes to government programs that affect our patrons. On October 1st we saw the launch
of the new state health insurance marketplace website, AccessHealthCT.com, part
of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In January 2014, more changes are scheduled
to go into effect. New consumer protections; expanded health plan options for
individuals, families and small employers; and discounts to help qualified
consumers afford coverage will become available.
The Ridgefield Library can make understanding the ACA and
the enrollment process, which began October 1 and ends March 31, 2014, easier
by providing extended computer times and links to a variety of resources and information
on our webpage (www.ridgefieldlibrary.org),
Research & Reference, Health & Fitness page.
On Monday, November 4 at 7:00 PM Randi Redmond Oster, a leading speaker on Health Care Reform, will present a program called Health Care Reform: What You Need to
Know Now. She will address questions like: Who qualifies for health insurance premium
subsidies? What are the penalties for not purchasing insurance? Does my
business have to offer me insurance? What happens if I am already covered? Will
my Medicare deduction change? Please register
as space is limited.
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