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New Webinars on the Health Care Law - January 2015

Webinars on the Health Care Law

The HHS Partnership Center and CMS have updated webinars on the health care law for faith and community organizations. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer session. To participate in one of the webinars, please select your preferred topic from the list below and submit the necessary information. Please contact us at ACA101@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.

Affordable Care Act 101 for Individuals and Families in Spanish

Special Saturday Session

Saturday, January 17 at 2 pm EST

(1 pm CST, Noon MST, 11 am PST)

To Join By Phone Only: Dial: 1-415-655-0069 or toll-free: 1-877-309-2074
Access Code: 703-463-817

For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key

This presentation will discuss what is the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace, how to enroll in the Marketplace, key websites and resources on the law. Questions will be answered at the end of the webinar. Please send any questions to ACA101@hhs.gov prior to January 16 at Noon ET.

Presentación Sobre la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio

Esta presentación sobre la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (la ley de la salud) se ha actualizado para darle a las organizaciones religiosas y comunitarias la información que necesitan. La presentación está abierta al público, e incluye una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Para participar, favor de oprimir el siguiente título de la presentación. Comuníquese con nosotros a ACA101@hhs.gov si tiene problemas inscribiéndose o si tiene preguntas sobre la ley de la salud. También puede participar solo por teléfono.

La Ley de la Salud para las Personas y las Familias – en español

El sábado 17 de enero a las 2 pm (tiempo Este)

(1 pm tiempo Central, 12 pm tiempo de Montana, 11 am tiempo Pacifico)

Para participar por teléfono: Marque el 1-415-655-0069 ó 1-877-309-2074 (llamada sin cargos).

Código de Acceso: 703-463-817

Para los que participan solo por teléfono, el número de identificación es la tecla #.

Durante esta presentación daremos información acerca la ley de la salud y el Mercado de Seguros Médicos, como inscribirse en el Mercado, sitios de la web informativos y otros recursos útiles sobre la ley. Habrá una sesión de preguntas al final de la presentación. Por favor envíe sus preguntas a ACA101@hhs.gov antes de las 12pm (tiempo Este) el 16 de enero.

Helping People with Disabilities Get the Healthcare Coverage They Need

January 20 at 1 pm EST

(Noon CST, 11 am MST, 10 am PST)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) invites you to join a presentation that will highlight the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC) and will discuss what questions a person with a disability needs to think about when they are considering their health care options in the ACA Marketplace. Additionally, this webinar will discuss NDNRC’s leadership in conducting outreach to the disability community to encourage enrollment and how you can be involved in helping people with disabilities get the healthcare coverage they need. Speakers include:

Mariel Lifshitz, MPH, Public Health Analyst, SAMHSA
Karl D. Cooper, Esq., Project Manager, American Association on Health and Disability

How to Host a Health Care Outreach and Enrollment Event

January 22 at 1 pm EST

(Noon CST, 11 am MST, 10 am PST)

To Join By Phone Only: Dial: +1 (702) 489-0001, Access Code: 479-552-017

For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key

Join us to learn how to hold a successful outreach and enrollment event. Consider hosting an outreach and enrollment event on a Faith Weekend of Action or the Second Saturday and Second Sunday of the month. We will share our guide to help with hosting enrollment events, show you key websites and answer your questions. Experts in hosting enrollment events will share their tips to a successful event. Please send any questions to ACA101@hhs.gov before 10 am on January 22.

Now Is the Time! Affordable Care Act Enrollment Tips for Behavioral Health Providers

January 22 at 3 pm EST

(2 pm CST, 1 pm MST, Noon PST)

This webinar, hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will explore year-two of the health care exchanges, best practices in providing enrollment assistance, and why enrollment is critical to the sustainability of your organization. Speakers include:

Chris Carroll, Health Care Financing & Systems Integration, SAMHSA
Jake Bowling, National Council for Behavioral Health
Health Dolan, Aurora Mental Health Center
Jesse Lopez, Aurora Mental Health Center

Affordable Care Act 101 for Individuals and Families in English

January 29 at Noon EST

(11 am CST, 10 am MST, 9 am PST)

To Join By Phone Only: Dial: +1 (646) 307-1717, Access Code: 800-319-266
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key

This presentation will discuss what is the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace, how to enroll in the Marketplace, key websites and resources on the law. Open enrollment in the Marketplace ends on February 15. Questions will be answered at the end of the webinar. Please send any questions to ACA101@hhs.gov prior to January 29 at 9 am EST.

Outreach and Enrollment Strategies in Latino Communities

January 29, 2015, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST

(1 pm CST, Noon MST, 11 am PST)

A vast majority of uninsured Latino children, an estimated 1.7 million, are eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but not enrolled. Closing the coverage gap for these children requires unique, culturally-competent outreach strategies to connect eligible families with health coverage.

Join us on Thursday, January 29, at 2:00 p.m. EST for the next Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign webinar to hear from experts on challenges and opportunities to conduct outreach and enrollment in the Latino community.

Affordable Care Act 101 Webinars for Small Employers, Including Nonprofit Organizations

SBA and Small Business Majority will host a free Affordable Care Act 101webinar so small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and how they can enroll in health insurance marketplaces.

January 15 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
January 22 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
January 29 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
February 5 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
February 12 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
February 19 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
February 26 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
March 5 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
March 12 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
March 19 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register
March 26 at 2:00 PM ET: Click to Register

In addition, Spanish-speaking small employers throughout the country can join representatives from SBA, HHS and Small Business Majority for an ACA 101 webinar in Spanish. Below is the registration link.