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WHAT: Mayor Mark Holland will host staff from the Kansas Insurance Department Tuesday night for an informational meeting about the new Health Insurance Marketplace. This is their last stop in a series of statewide public events.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 22
6:30 P.M. - Insurance Department Presentation
WHERE: Unified Government Municipal Office Building
701 N. 7th Street, Lobby Level
Kansas City, KS 66101
WHO: This event is open to the public.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted into law in 2010. The law addresses and attempts to fix problems in the current American health care system including the cost and quality of care and gaps in insurance coverage. Open enrollment started on October 1, 2013 and does not apply to those already signed up with Medicare.
The health insurance exchange is available at www.healthcare.gov. Individuals and small businesses can use this online marketplace to apply for health coverage, compare options, and enroll in a plan in one application. The Health Insurance Marketplace Call Center number is 1-800-318-2596. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325.
The Kansas Insurance Department has state specific information available at www.insureks.org and at 1-800-432-2484.
