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MedlinePlus and Affordable Care Act Resources for public libraries

MedlinePlus and Affordable Care Act Resources for public libraries. Lydia N. Collins Consumer Health Coordinator National Network of Libraries of Medicine Middle Atlantic Region. ACA overview and Resources for libraries. Why h ave the A ffordable C are Act (ACA)?.

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MedlinePlus and Affordable Care Act Resources for public libraries

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  1. MedlinePlus and Affordable Care Act Resources for public libraries Lydia N. Collins Consumer Health Coordinator National Network of Libraries of Medicine Middle Atlantic Region

  2. ACA overview and Resources for libraries

  3. Why have the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? • In March 23, 2010 ACA health reform was signed into law • 129 million Americans with pre-existing conditions lack health insurance • 50 million Americans without health insurance • Insurance premiums continued to rise • Preventive Care and Critical Treatments, not covered by current health insurance policies. Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight http://cciio.cms.gov/

  4. Overall Health Insurance Coverage Note: The total does not equal 100% because some people have more than one type of coverage.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Income Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2011 http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/2012/uninsuredintheus/ib.shtml

  5. Who Are the Uninsured? Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Income Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2011 http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/2012/uninsuredintheus/ib.shtml

  6. State and County Quick Facts (U.S. Census Bureau) http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html

  7. County Health Rankings & Roadmaps http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/

  8. ACA is Making a Difference • No more pre-existing condition denials for children • No more lifetime dollar limits on coverage • Insurance companies can’t drop your coverage when you get sick • No more coverage denials without appeal • Consumers will have access to information on how to understand their coverage http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/careact.pdf

  9. Health Insurance Marketplace • Health Insurance Marketplaces • Exchanges • Simplifies the search for health coverage • One place to compare all options based on price and benefits Open enrollment begins October 1, 2013 https://www.healthcare.gov/what-is-the-health-insurance-marketplace/

  10. Types of Marketplaces • NY: State-based marketplace • DE: State partnership marketplace • PA and NJ: Federally facilitated marketplace • Knowing the type of marketplace determines where consumers go to shop for health plans • HealthCare.gov – the place to go to determine what marketplace to use

  11. Healthcare.gov State Partnership and Federally Facilitated State-Based

  12. CMS.gov: Health Insurance Marketplace http://marketplace.cms.gov/

  13. CMS.gov: Health Insurance Marketplace – Get Training

  14. CMS.gov: Health Insurance Marketplace – Get Resources • Bi-fold brochures • Fact sheets • Drop in articles • Public Service Announcements http://marketplace.cms.gov/getofficialresources/get-official-resources.html

  15. CMS.gov: Health Insurance Marketplace – Get ResourcesPublications & Articles http://marketplace.cms.gov/getofficialresources/publications-and-articles/publications-and-articles.html

  16. Healthcare.gov (main page)

  17. Healthcare.gov (see your options)

  18. Healthcare.gov (Your results)

  19. CuidadoDeSalud.gov

  20. CuidadoDeSalud.gov (ObtenersusOpciones)

  21. CuidadoDeSalud.gov (SusResultados)

  22. Health Insurance Marketplace Application for Health Coverage (Short Form) http://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Forms-Reports-and-Other-Resources/Downloads/AttachmentB_042913.pdf

  23. Health Insurance Marketplace Application for Health Coverage (Short Form- Appendix C) http://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Forms-Reports-and-Other-Resources/Downloads/AttachmentB_042913.pdf

  24. How to Apply for Insurance Easy Convenient Streamlined Source: Health Insurance Marketplace 101 (July 2013) http://marketplace.cms.gov/training/get-training.html

  25. In-person assistance options • Certified Navigators • The federal government awarded grants to organizations that will serve as certified Navigators for health insurance • State based Marketplaces have funded their own navigators • Health centers have been awarded funding in each state to support ACA outreach and enrollment • Certified application counselors • Agents and brokers • Marketplace call center: • 1-800-318-2596; TTY: 1-855-889-4325

  26. State by State: Health Reform Information http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/bystate/statebystate.html

  27. State ACA Outreach and Enrollment Assistance http://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/2013tables/outreachandenrollment/

  28. Libraries and ACA Source: http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/libraries-lead-way-preparing-for-aca.html First Steps Identify the type of exchange in your state and who your potential community partners are Assess how your staff can meet this patron information need Define a role that best fits your library and resources Remember you have resources from HealthCare.gov, your state exchange, and WebJunction.org

  29. Medlineplus.gov

  30. MedlinePlus: Your Medical Google Free, Reliable & Trusted Health Information for Your Community! http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

  31. MedlinePlus.gov Health Insurance Search

  32. MedlinePlus: Health Insurance http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthinsurance.html

  33. Health Topic: Health Insurance cont…

  34. MedlinePlus: Health Insurance Topic Page Overviews section

  35. MedlinePlus: Medicare http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicare.html

  36. MedlinePlus: Medicare cont…

  37. MedlinePlus: Health Topics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html

  38. MedlinePlus: Health Systems http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthsystem.html

  39. MedlinePlus: Drugs and Supplements http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html

  40. MedlinePlus: Drugs (‘A’) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/drug_Aa.html

  41. MedlinePlus: Drugs - Acetaminophen http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a681004.html

  42. MedlinePlus: Drugs – Acetaminophen (Warning) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a681004.html

  43. MedlinePlus: Drugs – Acetaminophen (overview) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a681004.html

  44. MedlinePlus: Herbs & Supplements http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/herb_All.html

  45. MedlinePlus: Herbs & Supplements (‘G’) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/herb_All.html#G

  46. MedlinePlus: Garlic http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/300.html

  47. NIH-NCCAM: Garlic http://nccam.nih.gov/health/garlic/ataglance.htm

  48. MedlinePlus: Videos & Cool Tools http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videosandcooltools.html

  49. MedlinePlus: Interactive Tutorials http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html

  50. MedlinePlus: Anatomy Videos http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anatomyvideos.html

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