WHAT: Covered California™ is launching its Certified
Educator training statewide, and about 2000 educators will be certified by
Covered California. These Covered California Certified Educators will focus
outreach and education on 5.3 million Californians in need of health insurance.
During their three day course, the educators will be taught how to disseminate
clear, accurate and consistent messages that eliminate barriers, increase
interest, and motivate consumers to enroll in coverage. Topics include insurance
plan options, consumer eligibility and privacy, and an overview of the federal
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
WHO: Covered California Certified Educator trainees and
instructors.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Certified Educator trainees and trainers will be made
available for interviews during the 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. lunch break.
Classroom footage can be shot between 10 - 11:30 a.m.
The training itself is conducted over a three-day period,
with sessions on Monday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 17, in addition to
Tuesday, July 16.
WHERE:
UC Davis School of Medicine
FSSB 2030
4800 2nd Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95817
and
AHMC Health Foundation
261 Junipero Serra Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776
About Covered California
Covered California is the state’s marketplace for the federal
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Covered California was charged with
creating a new health insurance marketplace in which individuals and small
businesses can get access to affordable health insurance plans. With coverage
starting in 2014, Covered California will help individuals compare health
insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and
budget. A sliding scale of financial subsidies in the form of premium
assistance will be available to help reduce costs for people who qualify.
Small businesses will be able to purchase competitively
priced health insurance plans and offer their employees the ability to choose
from an array of plans and may qualify for federal tax credits.
Covered California is an independent part of the state government
whose job is to make the new market work for California’s consumers. It is overseen
by a five-member board appointed by the Governor and the Legislature. For more
information on Covered California, please visit
www.CoveredCA.com.
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