Affordable Care Act informational meetings set at CJ, Jane, Cassville

(From University of Missouri Extension)

Do you have questions about the Affordable Care Act? Are you wondering how the Affordable Care Act will affect you and your community? If so, make plans to attend an informational session about the health care law that can help families and individuals understand their options and responsibilities.

Each of these sessions are free, open to the public, and offered as part of MU Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative. Following each program, Certified Application Counselors will be available to answer questions and provide assistance.

PROGRAM IN JANE ON JAN. 10

University of Missouri Extension, in partnership with Freeman Health System, will host, “The Affordable Care Act: What Individuals Need to Know.” The program will be presented from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Crowder College, 194 College Drive, Jane, MO.

While not required, advance registration is appreciated. To register, call the McDonald County Extension Center at (417) 223-4775.

CASSVILLE PROGRAM ON JAN. 15

University of Missouri Extension, in partnership with Cox Health and the Barry County Library -- Cassville, will host, “The Affordable Care Act: What Individuals Need to Know.” The program will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Barry County Library – Cassville, 301 W. 17th Street, Cassville.

While not required, advance registration is appreciated. To register, call the Barry County Extension Center at (417) 847-3161.

CARL JUNCTION PROGRAM ON JAN 13

University of Missouri Extension, in partnership with the Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce and Freeman Health System, will host, “Affordable Care Act: What Individuals Need to Know.” The program will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13 in the Carl Junction Community Center, 303 N. Main, Carl Junction.

While not required, advance registration is appreciated. To register, call the Jasper County Extension Center at (417) 358-2158.

MORE INFORMATION

“The Health Insurance Education Initiative will help Show-Me State citizens understand their health insurance options and learn how to get help in their own communities if they choose to enroll in Missouri’s health insurance marketplace,” said Brenda Procter, associate professor of consumer and family economics for MU Extension.

A website, at http://extension.missouri.edu/insure, provides educational materials and links to information. “The website is a one-stop source for factual, unbiased information about the changes in health insurance that are required by the law,” Procter said.

MU Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative website will also provide resources for the state’s small businesses, including information about tax credits for offering insurance to employees and explanations of rules that might affect their bottom line, she said.