New Webinar on Monday at 1 pm ET - How to Become A Certified Application Counselor and Champion for Coverage

New Webinar on Monday at 1 pm ET - How to Become A Certified Application Counselor and Champion for Coverage

Webinars on the Health Care Law

The HHS Partnership Center has 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. After registering you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing information about joining the webinar. Please contact us at ACA101@hhs.gov if you have problems registering or if you have any questions about the health care law. You may also join the webinar by telephone only. All webinars are one hour.

NEW! How to Become a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) and Champion for Coverage

September 29 at 1 pm ET

(Noon CT, 11 am MT, 10 am PT)

To Join By Phone Only, Dial+1 (951) 266-6124, Access Code: 829-058-464

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

Certified Application Counselors (CACs) are volunteers who enroll people in the Health Insurance Marketplace. CAC organizations train CACs and plan enrollment events. Champions for Coverage educate people in their community about the health care law and receive invitations to conference calls and webinars. Please join us on September 29 at 1 pm ET to learn more about CACs, CAC organizations and Champions for Coverage. Please email ACA101@hhs.gov by September 29 at 10 am ET with any questions.

For more information on the Certified Application Counselor (CAC) program and basic eligibility criteria, visit: http://marketplace.cms.gov/help-us/cac.html. To learn more about becoming a Champion for Coverage, visit: http://marketplace.cms.gov/technical-assistance-resources/assister-programs/champion.html.

Special Enrollment Periods and Resources for the Uninsured

September 30 at 2 pm ET

(1 pm CT, Noon MT, 11 am PT)

To Join By Phone Only, Dial +1 (646) 307-1719, Access Code: 754-339-340

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

The health care law has created special enrollment periods for those who experience special circumstances such as graduating from college and losing health insurance, getting married and needing coverage for a spouse, 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 and how to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Please email ACA101@hhs.gov by September 30 at 10 am ET with any questions.

Got Coverage? Next Steps in Using Your Health Insurance

October 8 at 1 pm ET

(Noon CT, 11 am MT, 10 am PT)

To Join By Phone Only, Dial: +1 (415) 655-0055, Access Code: 419-247-290

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

Many people now have health insurance but may not know how to use it. This webinar and conference call 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. Please send your questions toACA101@hhs.gov prior to October 8 at 10 am ET.