[Libs-Or] Free webinar: Health Insurance and Libraries: A Cover Oregon Update

[Arlene Weible]

Health Insurance and Libraries: A Cover Oregon Update - a free webinar hosted by the Oregon State Library
November 13, 2013, 2:00-3:00 pm

Description:
Libraries are on the front line of receiving questions about the health insurance options now available under the Affordable Care Act. This webinar will provide an overview on the Affordable Care Act and the health insurance marketplace offered in Oregon, Cover Oregon. It will also cover resources for libraries to use in developing library outreach activities, including some examples of successful activities already taking place in Oregon libraries. Staff from Cover Oregon will also be on hand to answer your questions!

Presenters:
Nikki Dettmar, Education and Assessment Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine's goal is to enhance access to health information for health professionals and the public. The Pacific Northwest Regional Office<http://nnlm.gov/pnr/> is located at the University of Washington Health Sciences Library.

Laura Dellinger, President, Metropolitan Group
Metropolitan Group is a strategic and creative social change agency that is working with Cover Oregon to help Oregonians learn how they can benefit from the increased access to health insurance that Cover Oregon provides.

Cover Oregon staff member (To be determined)
Cover Oregon<http://coveroregon.com/> is a new online marketplace where Oregonians can shop for health insurance, choose from different health insurance companies to find plans that will fit their needs and budget, and access savings to help pay for coverage.

Registration
This webinar will be offered through Oregon Connect.

Please register<https://oregonconnect.ilinc.com/register/wvmvmhk> in advance. You will be asked to provide your name and email address. A confirmation email will be sent with details about how to access the webinar.

This webinar will be recorded and available for viewing at a later time at the Oregon State Library's Libraries and Cover Oregon<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/coveroregon.aspx> web site.

Please contact me if you have any questions!


Arlene Weible
Electronic Services Consultant
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator
Library Development Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St NE
Salem OR, 97301
503-378-5020
arlene.weible at state.or.us<mailto:arlene.weible at state.or.us>
http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx


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