Monday, March 17, 2014

ACA Help Here Wednesday and Next Week

Just because this information can be cut and pasted and is not some blankety-blank flier, I am posting it. I don't know why the city is not posting the dates on the city web site, if that's where they want people to get used to looking for important information, but whatever.

MAYOR ADRIAN MAPP TO HOST AFFORDABLE CARE ACT SESSIONS
WITH URBAN LEAGUE OF UNION COUNTY

Plainfield, NJ – March 17, 2014 – Mayor Adrian Mapp has announced two information sessions on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Plainfield residents in partnership with the Urban League of Union County. The sessions will provide information and offer on-site enrollment.

“This partnership with the Urban League of Union County provides a valuable service for Plainfielders without health insurance,” said Mapp. “With the registration deadline of March 31 rapidly approaching, we are reaching out to provide answers to questions about ACA and help those who would like to enroll.” The two sessions will be held at the Plainfield Public Library on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 
and Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm. The session on the 19th  will offer an overview of ACA and a question and answer session with Clifton Alexander of the Urban League of Union County. Mr. Alexander is a Certified Marketplace Navigator. The second session on the 26th will offer on-site enrollment assistance.

“Over 120,000 New Jerseyans now have health care coverage through ACA, with many of those enrolled qualifying for federal assistance,” said Mapp. “These sessions are designed to help our residents answer the questions they may have about their options and to take advantage of the assistance that is available to them. Ultimately, ACA will help us achieve our goal of a healthier Plainfield.”


6 comments:

  1. What is a "Certified Market Navigator"? Who certifies? What are their criteria? What are the "certifiers" qualifications? Perhaps it is similar to a 'Certiifed Police Department".

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  2. Doc, a "navigator" is someone who shows you how to get from where you are to where you want to go. The ACA provides for people to acquire the knowledge to be able to help others get health care under the Act. This is something Christie didn't like but the federal government has gone ahead with it. I'm so glad the city is taking advantage of this opportunity for our citizens!

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  3. To become a Certified Market Navigator, you do have to take specific training. I believe cms.gov can supply additional information.

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  4. LET. IT. BURN.

    The majority of people don't want it.

    Except socialists.

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  5. 120,000 New Jerseyians on ACA? That seems like a very low number.

    I believe this program is doomed. Young people and those without the money won't sign up -- the insurance companies will be forced to stop or raise rates.

    The rates for anyone older is horrific. Paying 10% or more of your income to health care is crazy and unsustainable.

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  6. If you don't have health insurance, and are eligible for it, a fine is imposed on the person in addition to that person having to pay their medical bills.

    If you are an undocumented person, I don't believe there is any penalty. You can only be eligible for insurance if you are a legal resident (resident - not citizen) of this country for 5 years. Special conditions apply to children.

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