NEWS RELEASE - Affordable Care Act Informational Sessions to be Held Across the State

The Nebraska Department of Insurance will be hosting informational sessions on the Affordable Care Act across the state. “We want to continue our mission of informing people about the Affordable Care Act and present the public factual information about requirements they face with the law as well as discuss potential rate adjustments they may be facing as open enrollment starts in November,” said Department of Insurance Director Bruce Ramge.

The informational sessions will include a brief introduction to the Affordable Care Act and will be followed by general information on:

• Open Enrollment
• Premium Tax Credits
• The Individual Mandate
• Employer-Sponsored Insurance
• The Small Business Health Options Program
• 2015 Premiums

Session Dates and Locations

Tuesday, September 23 - Grand Island and Kearney
11:00am – 1:00pm - Grand Island Library, 211 N Washington St, Grand Island
6:00pm – 8:00pm - Kearney Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Stateroom B, 110 Second Ave, Kearney

Wednesday, September 24 - McCook and North Platte
11:00am – 1:00pm - McCook Library, 802 Norris Ave, McCook
6:00pm – 8:00pm - North Platte Holiday Inn, 300 Holiday Frontage Road, North Platte

Tuesday, September 30 - Sidney and Gering
11:00am – 1:00pm - Sidney Library, 1112 12th Ave, Sidney
6:00pm – 8:00pm - Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St, Gering