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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Webinars on the Health Care Law

The HHS Partnership Center and CMS have updated webinars on the health care law for faith and other community organizations. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer session. To RSVP, please click on the date of the webinar. Please contact us at Lisa.Carr@cms.hhs.gov if you have problems registering or if you have questions about the health care law. You may also join the webinar by telephone only.

Federal Income Taxes and Health Coverage 101

(1:00 pm CSTNoon MST11:00 am PST)

To Join By Phone Only: +1 (562) 247-8421, Access Code: 569-731-908
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key

 The 2015 tax season is the first time individuals and families will be asked for some basic information regarding their health coverage on their tax returns. Learn what consumers need to know when filing their taxes, the importance of Form 1095-A and the penalty for not having health insurance.

 Preventive Screenings 101 and Next Steps in Using Your Health Insurance

 Join us for this special Minority Health Month webinar focused on preventive screenings and how to use your health insurance now that you are covered. Dr. Cara James, Director of the CMS Office of Minority Health will highlight Coverage to Care materials on how to use your health insurance. We will also discuss recommended preventive screenings. We will highlight how faith and other community-based organizations are using Coverage to Care tools to help those in their congregations and communities learn about and use their health insurance.

(2:00 pm CT1:00 pm MTNoon PT)

To Join By Phone Only, Dial +1 (415) 655-0059, Access Code: 690-504-310
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key.
 Special Enrollment Periods and Resources for the Uninsured
 Individuals and families can enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace during special enrollment periods if they experience certain circumstances. There is a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) in place for those filing their taxes and paying the penalty for not having health insurance. The tax SEP ends on April 30. Other special enrollment period circumstances include graduating from high school or college and losing health insurance, getting married or divorced or having a baby, losing employer insurance or turning 26 and losing coverage on a parent’s health plan. Join this webinar to learn more about special enrollment periods and how to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace. For those who are uninsured and don’t qualify for the special enrollment period, learn what resources are available and when to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace. 
(2:00 pm CT1:00 pm MTNoon PT)

To Join By Phone Only, Dial + 1 (702) 489-0007, Access Code: 669-927-957
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key.

(1:00 pm CTNoon MT11:00 am PT)

To Join By Phone Only, Dial +1 (415) 655-0059, Access Code: 419-734-181
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key.

(1:00 pm CTNoon MT11:00 am PT)

To Join By Phone Only, Dial 1 (415) 655-0051, Access Code: 564-443-351
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key.


Got Coverage? Next Steps in Using Your Health Insurance

Many people now have health insurance but may not know how to use it. This webinar will discuss how to read your insurance card, how to find a doctor, what you need to know in making an appointment and what to do in case you have a health emergency. Key terms will be discussed as well as recommended health screenings. We will highlight the Coverage to Care materials on health insurance literacy during the webinar. We will also discuss how faith and other community-based organizations are using these tools to help those in their congregations and communities.
(2:00 pm CT1:00 pm MTNoon PT)

To Join By Phone Only, Dial +1 (646) 307-1706, Access Code: 763-833-558
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key.

(3:00 pm CT2:00 pm MT1:00 pm PT)

To Join By Phone Only, Dial +1 (415) 655-0051, Access Code: 379-833-859
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key.

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