Ocean County

Ocean County Library Branches to Offer ‘Obamacare’ Information Sessions

by
Daniel Nee
December 26, 2015

Medical equipment. (Photo: Morgan/Flickr)

Whether someone is uninsured or just wants to explore their options, the Ocean County Library will continue hosting a number of information sessions on the Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as “Obamacare.”

Ocean County Library has partnered with three groups to assist people check if they are eligible for the ACA healthcare plans and find the best policy to fit their needs and budget, the library said in a recent announcement.

The deadline for coverage to begin Jan. 1 has already passed (it was Dec. 15), but enrollment continues through Jan. 31 for coverage to begin in the weeks following the new year.

The information sessions will be provided by The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Ocean Health Initiatives and The Family Resource Network.

Upcoming local sessions include:

Call The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, 732-643-5888, to set up an appointment:

Manchester, 21 Colonial Dr., Mon. Dec. 28, 1 to 5 p.m.
Pt. Pleasant Beach, 710 McLean Ave., Mon. Jan. 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Long Beach Island, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, Mon. Jan. 4, 4 to 7 p.m.
Toms River, 101 Washington St., Mondays Jan. 11 and 18, 3 to 7 p.m.
Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., Mon. Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Mon. Jan. 25, 3 to 7 p.m.

Call Ocean Health Initiatives, 732-363-6655, for an appointment:

Tuckerton, 380 Bay Av., Mon. Dec. 28, 1 to 4 p.m.
Toms River, 101 Washington St., Wed. Dec. 30, 2 to 4 p.m.
Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., Wed. Jan. 6, 2 to 4 p.m.
Tuckerton, 380 Bay Ave., Thur. Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Long Beach Island, 217 S. Central Ave, Surf City, Wed. Jan. 13, 2 to 4 p.m.
Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Wed. Jan. 20, 2 to 4 p.m.
Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., Wed. Jan. 27, 2 to 4 p.m.

Call The Family Resource Network, 800-355-0271, for an appointment:

Little Egg Harbor, 290 Mathistown Rd., Tue. Dec. 29, 4 to 8 p.m.
Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Tue. Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Upper Shores, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, Tue. Jan. 12, 4 to 8 p.m.
Lacey, 10 E. Lacey Rd., Forked River, Fri. Jan. 15, 2 to 5 p.m.
Barnegat, 112 Burr St., Sat. Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jackson, 2 Jackson Dr., Tue. Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stafford, 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin, Tue. Jan. 19, 2 to 5 p.m.
Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., Tue. Jan. 26, 2 to 5 p.m.
Waretown, 112 Main St., Fri. Jan. 29, 2 to 5 p.m.

To see if you are qualified for reduced premiums bring the following information to your appointment:

Home and mailing addresses for everyone applying
Social Security numbers or document information for lawfully present residents
Employer and income information for every member of your household and your best estimate of what your household income will be in 2016
If you had coverage in 2015, policy numbers for any current health insurance or household members and notices from your current plan that includes your plan ID
Information about job-based insurance for which you or anyone in your household is eligible.