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As the Deadline for Affordable Care Act Marketplace Open Enrollment Nears, Latest Numbers Show Florida Impacted by Federal Cuts

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Enrollment impacted by shortened open enrollment period and
minimal publicity – health care advocates remind Floridians to shop
and sign up for coverage by Saturday, December 15th deadline

As the December 15th deadline for Affordable Care Act open enrollment nears, the latest numbers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that Florida and the nation are being impacted by Trump Administration cuts to Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigators and publicity outreach. [Read more…] about As the Deadline for Affordable Care Act Marketplace Open Enrollment Nears, Latest Numbers Show Florida Impacted by Federal Cuts

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Events in Florida for the Week of Nov. 20 – 26, 2017

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MEDIA ADVISORY

November 1 marked the start of the Affordable Care Act’s fifth health insurance open enrollment period, which runs through December 15. To assist Floridians with getting covered, the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) will once again host enrollment sites throughout the state.
To arrange interviews with navigators or consumers, contact 352-219-6029 or [email protected]. NOTE: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, navigation services will be reduced on Friday and Saturday, and closed on Thursday.
EFOF is Florida’s second largest provider of free in-person ACA enrollment assistance, and has been a federal Navigation grant recipient in every ACA open enrollment period. EFOF has discussed ACA enrollment in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, and in statewide and local media. EFOF has educated and assisted more than 250,000 Floridians at thousands of events in 35 counties.
The below events this week are free and open to the public. Floridians can also call toll-free to schedule an appointment, at 1-877-553-7453.
BROWARD COUNTY
MONDAY November 20, 2017
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Broward Office – 512 NE 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
TUESDAY November 21, 2017
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Broward Office – 512 NE 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
WEDNESDAY November 22, 2017
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Broward Office – 512 NE 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
COLLIER COUNTY
MONDAY November 20, 2017
9:30AM- 4:00PM Collier County Public Library South Regional Branch, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, FL 34113 (ENGLISH ONLY)
TUESDAY November 21, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Road, Naples, FL 34109 (ENGLISH ONLY)
WEDNESDAY November 22, 2017
9:30AM- 4:00PM Collier County Public Library South Regional Branch, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, FL 34113 (ENGLISH ONLY)
DUVAL COUNTY
MONDAY November 20, 2017
9:00AM – 4:30PM UF Health Jacksonville AKA Shands Hospital, Admissions and Financial Assistance, 2000 Boulevard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. (ENGLISH)
9:00AM – 2:00PM EMed Specialty Group, 2624 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
TUESDAY November 21, 2017
9:00AM – 4:30PM UF Health Jacksonville AKA Shands Hospital, Admissions and Financial Assistance, 2000 Boulevard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. (ENGLISH)
9:00AM – 2:00PM EMed Specialty Group, 2624 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
4:00PM – 8:00PM Orange Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073. (ENGLISH ONLY)
WEDNESDAY November 22, 2017
9:00AM – 4:30PM UF Health Jacksonville AKA Shands Hospital, Admissions and Financial Assistance, 2000 Boulevard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. (ENGLISH)
9:00AM – 2:00PM EMed Specialty Group, 2624 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
6:30PM – 9:00PM Iglesia Adventista la Esperanza, 2014 Kenneth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
ESCAMBIA COUNTY (All Times CST)
MONDAY November 20, 2017
10:00AM – 3:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Pensacola Office, 2401 Executive Plaza Road, Suite 3A, Pensacola, FL 32504. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – Call 1-877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
12:00PM – 6:00PM Walton County Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. (ENGISH ONLY)
TUESDAY November 21, 2017
10:00AM – 3:00PM Downtown Branch – West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. (ENGLISH ONLY)
12:00PM – 6:00PM Freeport Public Library, 75 US Highway 20 West, Freeport, FL 32439 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453 (ENGLISH ONLY)
12:00PM – 6:00PM Fort Walton Beach Public Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
WEDNESDAY November 22, 2017
9:00AM – 2:00PM Niceville Public Library, 206 North Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
SATURDAY November 25, 2017
10:00AM – 4:00PM Downtown Branch – West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
MIAMI DADE COUNTY
MONDAY November 20, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Miami Office, 7300 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 760, Miami, FL 33156 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
12:30PM – 5:00PM Perrine Community Action Center, 17801 Homestead Avenue, Miami, FL 33161 (ENGLISH ONLY)
2:00PM – 8:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
TUESDAY November 21, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Miami Office, 7300 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 760, Miami, FL 33156 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 6:00PM Sant La Haitian Community Neighborhood Center, Inc., 13390 West Dixie Highway. FL 33161 (ENGLISH/CREOLE)
11:00AM – 3:00PM Nanay Community Center, 659 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161 (ENGLISH/SPANISH). TRANSLATION SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
2:00PM – 8:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
3:00PM – 9:00PPM Miami Dade College North Campus, New Student Center Room 1173-06, 11380 NW 27th Avenue, Miami, FL 33167 (ENGLISH ONLY)
4:30PM – 8:00PM Aventura Hospital & Medical Center, Admitting Area, Office 1, 20900 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL 33180 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
WEDNESDAY, November 22, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Miami Office, 7300 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 760, Miami, FL 33156 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
9:00AM – 5:00PM Branches – CFS North Lakeview, 11500 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33168 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
1:00PM – 8:00PM West Kendall Regional Baptist Hospital, First Impressions, 9555 SW 162nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33196 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
2:00PM – 8:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
FRIDAY November 24, 2017
2:00PM – 8:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
SATURDAY November 25, 2017
9:00AM – 4:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
9:00AM – 4:00PM West Kendall Regional Baptist Hospital, First Impressions, 9555 SW 162nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33196 (ENGILSH/SPANISH)
PALM BEACH COUNTY
MONDAY November 20, 2017
6:00PM – 9:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, West Palm Beach Office, 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
10:00AM – 4:00PM Palm Beach County Library, Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (ENGLISH ONLY)
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Jamroc, 256 SW Avenue B Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (ENGLISH/CREOLE)
WEDNESDAY November 22, 2017
6:00PM – 9:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, West Palm Beach Office, 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
SATURDAY November 25, 2017
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, West Palm Beach Office, 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
10:00AM – 4:00PM Palm Beach County Library – Belle Glade, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453 (ENGLISH)
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Jamroc, 256 SW Avenue B Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453 (ENGLISH/CREOLE)
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital at the Delray Beach Medical Center, 5352 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33484 (follow signs to Navigator; office to the left of the desk). (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
10:00AM – 5:00PM Pompey Park Community Center, 1101 NW 2nd Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (ENGLISH ONLY)

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Events in Florida: November 13 – 19, 2017

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November 1 marked the start of the Affordable Care Act’s fifth health insurance open enrollment period, which runs through December 15. To assist Floridians with getting covered, the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) will once again host enrollment sites throughout the state.
EFOF is Florida’s second largest provider of free in-person ACA enrollment assistance, and has been a federal Navigation grant recipient in every ACA open enrollment period. EFOF has discussed ACA enrollment in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, and in statewide and local media. EFOF has educated and assisted more than 250,000 Floridians at thousands of events in 35 counties.
The below events this week are free and open to the public. Floridians can also call toll-free to schedule an appointment, at 1-877-553-7453.
BROWARD COUNTY
MONDAY November 13, 2017
8:30AM – 12:00PM and 12:30PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Broward Office – 512 NE 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
8:30AM – 1:30PM Plantation General Hospital, 401 NW 42nd Avenue, Plantation, FL (Main entrance (must sign-in please). Private office next to Administrative offices located on the right hallway). (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
TUESDAY November 14, 2017
8:30AM – 12:00PM and 12:30PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Broward Office – 512 NE 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
WEDNESDAY November 15, 2017
8:30AM – 12:00PM and 12:30PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Broward Office – 512 NE 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
8:30AM – 1:30PM Westside Regional Medical Center, 8201 West Broward Blvd., Suite 200, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
THURSDAY November 16, 2017
8:30AM – 12:00PM and 12:30PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Broward Office – 512 NE 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
8:30AM – 1:30PM University Hospital and Medical Center, 7201 North University Drive., Tamarac, FL 33321 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
FRIDAY November 17, 2017
8:30AM – 12:00PM and 12:30PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Broward Office – 512 NE 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
COLLIER COUNTY
MONDAY November 13, 2017
9:30AM- 4:00PM Collier County Public Library South Regional Branch, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, FL 34113 (ENGLISH ONLY)
TUESDAY November 14, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Road, Naples, FL 34109 (ENGLISH ONLY)
WEDNESDAY November 15, 2017
9:30AM- 4:00PM Collier County Public Library South Regional Branch, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, FL 34113 (ENGLISH ONLY)
THURSDAY November 16, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Road, Naples, FL 34109 (ENGLISH ONLY)
DUVAL COUNTY
MONDAY November 13, 2017
9:00AM -5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Jacksonville Office, 5209 San Jose Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32207 – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
9:00AM – 4:30PM UF Health Jacksonville AKA Shands Hospital, Admissions and Financial Assistance, 2000 Boulevard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. (ENGLISH)
9:00AM – 2:00PM EMed Specialty Group, 2624 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
TUESDAY November 14, 2017
9:00AM -5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Jacksonville Office, 5209 San Jose Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32207 – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
9:00AM – 4:30PM UF Health Jacksonville AKA Shands Hospital, Admissions and Financial Assistance, 2000 Boulevard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. (ENGLISH)
9:00AM – 2:00PM EMed Specialty Group, 2624 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
4:00PM – 8:00PM Orange Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073. (ENGLISH ONLY)
WEDNESDAY November 15, 2017
9:00AM -5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Jacksonville Office, 5209 San Jose Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32207 – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
9:00AM – 4:30PM UF Health Jacksonville AKA Shands Hospital, Admissions and Financial Assistance, 2000 Boulevard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. (ENGLISH)
9:00AM – 2:00PM EMed Specialty Group, 2624 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
6:30PM – 9:00PM Iglesia Adventista la Esperanza, 2014 Kenneth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
THURSDAY November 16, 2017
9:00AM -5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Jacksonville Office, 5209 San Jose Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32207 – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
9:00AM – 2:00PM UF Health Jacksonville AKA Shands Hospital, Admissions and Financial Assistance, 2000 Boulevard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. (ENGLISH)
9:00AM – 2:00PM EMed Specialty Group, 2624 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
FRIDAY November 17, 2017
9:00AM -5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Jacksonville Office, 5209 San Jose Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32207 – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
9:00AM – 2:00PM EMed Specialty Group, 2624 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
SATURDAY November 18, 2017
8:00AM – 11:00AM EMed Specialty Group, 2624 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
ESCAMBIA COUNTY (All Times CST)
MONDAY November 13, 2017
10:00AM – 3:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Pensacola Office, 2401 Executive Plaza Road, Suite 3A, Pensacola, FL 32504. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – Call 1-877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
12:00PM – 6:00PM Walton County Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. (ENGISH ONLY)
TUESDAY November 14, 2017
12:00PM – 6:00PM Niceville Public Library, 206 North Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
10:00AM – 3:00PM Downtown Branch – West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. (ENGLISH ONLY)
12:00PM – 6:00PM Fort Walton Beach Public Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
WEDNESDAY November 15, 2017
9:00AM – 2:00PM Freeport Public Library, 75 US Highway 20 West, Freeport, FL 32439. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
THURSDAY November 16, 2017
10:00AM – 2:00PM Robert F. Sikes – Crestview Library, 1445 Commerce Drive, Tutor Room, Crestview, FL 32539. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
FRIDAY November 17, 2017
10:00AM – 3:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Pensacola Office, 2401 Executive Plaza Road, Suite 3A, Pensacola, FL 32504. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – Call 1-877-553-7453. (ENGLISH ONLY)
SATURDAY November 18, 2017
10:00AM – 4:00PM Downtown Branch – West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
MIAMI DADE COUNTY
MONDAY November 13, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Miami Office, 7300 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 760, Miami, FL 33156 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
9:00AM – 5:00PM Branches – CFS North Lakeview, 11500 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33168 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
2:00PM – 8:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
TUESDAY November 14, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Miami Office, 7300 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 760, Miami, FL 33156 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
4:30PM – 8:00PM Aventura Hospital & Medical Center, Admitting Area, Office 1, 20900 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL 33180 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
2:00PM – 8:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
3:00PM – 9:00PPM Miami Dade College North Campus, New Student Center Room 1173-06, 11380 NW 27th Avenue, Miami, FL 33167 (ENGLISH ONLY)
11:00AM – 3:00PM Nanay Community Center, 659 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161 (ENGLISH/SPANISH). TRANSLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR MANDARIN)
9:00AM – 6:00PM Sant La Haitian Community Neighborhood Center, Inc., 13390 West Dixie Highway. FL 33161 (ENGLISH/CREOLE)
WEDNESDAY, November 15, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Miami Office, 7300 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 760, Miami, FL 33156 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
9:00AM – 5:00PM Branches – CFS North Lakeview, 11500 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33168 (ENGLISH/SPANISH/CREOLE)
2:00PM – 8:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
1:00PM – 8:00PM West Kendall Regional Baptist Hospital, First Impressions, 9555 SW 162nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33196 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
THURSDAY November 16, 2017
9:30AM – 4:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Miami Office, 7300 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 760, Miami, FL 33156 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
4:30PM – 8:00PM Aventura Hospital & Medical Center, Admitting Area, Office 1, 20900 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL 33180 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
2:00PM – 8:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
10:00AM – 3:00PM Miami Dade College North Campus, New Student Center Room 1173-06, 11380 NW 27th Avenue, Miami, FL 33167 (ENGLISH/CREOLE)
3:00PM – 8:00PM West Kendall Regional Baptist Hospital, First Impressions, 9555 SW 162nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33196 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
FRIDAY November 17, 2017
2:00PM – 8:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
SATURDAY November 18, 2017
9:00AM – 4:00PM Kendall Regional Medical Center, Admitting/Receiving, 11750 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33175 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
9:00AM – 4:00PM West Kendall Regional Baptist Hospital, First Impressions, 9555 SW 162nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33196 (ENGILSH/SPANISH)
3:00PM – 7:00PM P.I.G. 8 Pork is Good. 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137 EDUCATION ONLY – NO ENROLLMENTS (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
PALM BEACH COUNTY
MONDAY November 13, 2017
6:00PM – 9:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, West Palm Beach Office, 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
10:00AM – 4:00PM Palm Beach County Library, Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (ENGLISH ONLY)
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Jamroc, 256 SW Avenue B Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (ENGLISH/CREOLE)
WEDNESDAY November 15, 2017
6:00PM – 9:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, West Palm Beach Office, 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
THURSDAY November 16, 2017
10:00AM – 5:00PM Pompey Park Community Center, 1101 NW 2nd Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (ENGLISH ONLY)
5:00PM – 8:00PM Compass OPEN ENROLLMENT EVENT. 201 N. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth, FL 33460 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
FRIDAY November 17, 2017
6:00PM – 9:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, West Palm Beach Office, 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
10:00AM – 4:00PM City of Lake Worth City Hall Annex Building, 414 Lake Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (ENGLISH ONLY)
SATURDAY November 18, 2017
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, West Palm Beach Office, 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Jamroc, 256 SW Avenue B Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453 (ENGLISH/CREOLE)
9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 5:00PM Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital at the Delray Beach Medical Center, 5352 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33484 (follow signs to Navigator; office to the left of the desk). (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
10:00AM – 5:00PM Pompey Park Community Center, 1101 NW 2nd Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444 (ENGLISH ONLY)
10:00AM – 4:00PM Palm Beach County Library Belle Glade Branch OPEN ENROLLMENT EVENT. 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL 1-877-553-7453 (ENGLISH/CREOLE)
10:00AM – 4:00PM Representative Lori Berman OPEN ENROLLMENT EVENT. TBA

Sen. Bill Nelson on latest moves to undermine ACA

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Following is a statement from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) on President Trump’s latest actions to undermine the Affordable Care Act:
“In just two moves this week, President Trump continued his sabotage of the nation’s health care law by allowing for health care without the necessary protections for people with pre-existing conditions and in his latest move, ending payments that help people afford their health coverage. As I have said before, we need to focus on bipartisan solutions that will make quality health insurance affordable by fixing the existing law.”

ACA Repeal Will Result in Massive Losses in Health Care Coverage, Job Losses in Florida

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No matter which version of the bill Senate Republicans, including Senator Rubio, are scheming to pass, the end product will strip health care from millions of Floridians. Instead of answering to the people who elected him, Senator Rubio is expected to vote on repeal bill that would cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance and cause premiums to skyrocket.
“Senator Rubio’s and his Republican colleagues’ commitment to repeal the Affordable Care Act is dangerous. It would throw millions of Americans off their health care coverage and fracture local economies. In Florida alone, as many as 181,000 people could lose their jobs and 2,230,000 Floridians could lose healthcare coverage by repealing the Affordable Care Act. Any kind of repeal will be devastating to Florida’s families,” said DNC spokesperson Francisco Pelayo.
BACKGROUND
If the ACA is repealed, 2,230,000 Floridians could lose coverage. According to the Joint Economic Committee, if Senate Republicans vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without a replacement plan 2,230,000 Floridians would lose their health care. [Joint Economic Committee. 7/26/17]
If the ACA is repealed, 181,000 Floridians could lose their jobs. State economies will shed jobs and take a hit to economic growth, 181,000 Floridians could lose their jobs across the health care, construction, retail, and financial industries. [Joint Economic Committee. 7/26/17]

Deadline for 2017 Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

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Tomorrow, January 31 is the deadline for the Affordable Care Act’s fourth and current health insurance open enrollment period.EFOF Nav 2016

The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF), a state licensed and federally certified provider of in-person assistance for those wishing to shop for coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace, is continuing to offer free help to consumers with enrollment.

EFOF has been an assistance provider in every Affordable Care Act enrollment period, and has educated and assisted more than 250,000 Floridians at thousands of events in 35 counties. More than 15,000 consumers have received in-person enrollment assistance, including more than 7,500 consumers speaking languages other than English.

Navigators are available at the below locations to speak with media, about the impact of the Affordable Care Act and the importance of getting covered. Media: for exact dates, times, and to arrange interviews with Navigators or consumers, please contact Franco Ripple at 352-219-6029 or [email protected].

Consumers can schedule no-cost appointments for enrollment assistance by visiting www.efof.org or calling 1-877-553-7453.

Alachua County

Navigator: Jeannette Hamersmith

Location: Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (Gainesville office), address

Broward County

Navigator: Ron Sarraf-Berrios

Location: Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (Broward office), 512 NE 3rd Avenue, third floor, Fort Lauderdale

Escambia County

Navigator: Cecily Chundrlek

Location: Epilepsy Resource Center, 2401 Executive Plaza Road, Suite 3A, Pensacola

Miami Dade County

Navigator: Islara Souto

Location: Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (Miami office), 1200 NW 78th Avenue, Suite 400, Miami

Navigator: Blanca Mesa

Location: Frankie Shannon Rolle Resource Center, 3750 South Dixie Highway, Miami

Palm Beach County

Navigator: Mike Rizzo

Location: Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (Palm Beach office), 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach

Final Days of 2017 Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

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January 31 marks the end of the Affordable Care Act’s fourth and current health insurance open enrollment period.EFOF Nav 2016

The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF), a state licensed and federally certified provider of in-person assistance for those wishing to shop for coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace, is continuing to offer free help to consumers with enrollment.
EFOF has been an assistance provider in every Affordable Care Act enrollment period, and has educated and assisted more than 250,000 Floridians at thousands of events in 35 counties. More than 15,000 consumers have received in-person enrollment assistance, including more than 7,500 consumers speaking languages other than English.
Navigators are available at the below locations to speak with media, about the impact of the Affordable Care Act and the importance of getting covered.
Consumers can schedule no-cost appointments for enrollment assistance by visiting www.efof.org or calling 1-877-553-7453.
Alachua County
Navigator: Jeannette Hamersmith
Location: Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (Gainesville office)
Broward County
Navigator: Ron Sarraf-Berrios
Location: Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (Broward office), 512 NE 3rd Avenue, third floor, Fort Lauderdale
Escambia County
Navigator: Cecily Chundrlek
Location: Epilepsy Resource Center, 2401 Executive Plaza Road, Suite 3A, Pensacola
Miami Dade County
Navigator: Islara Souto
Location: Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (Miami office), 1200 NW 78th Avenue, Suite 400, Miami
Navigator: Blanca Mesa
Location: Frankie Shannon Rolle Resource Center, 3750 South Dixie Highway, Miami
Palm Beach County
Navigator: Mike Rizzo
Location: Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (Palm Beach office), 3222 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach

January 9-15: Latino Week of Action Offering Free Affordable Care Act Enrollment Help

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During the week of January 9-15, the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF), a leading provider of free Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance, will focus on Latino community outreach in North Florida with a Latino Week of Action.EFOF Nav 2016
Open Enrollment is ongoing through January 31 under the Affordable Care Act. Anyone seeking help with learning about health plans, determining eligibility for subsidies, and enrolling in health coverage before the deadline can receive free assistance by contacting one of EFOF’s Navigators, state-licensed and federally-certified enrollment experts.
EFOF has been an assistance provider in every Affordable Care Act enrollment period, and specializes in outreach to minority communities and those for whom English is a second language. Enrollment assistance is funded by federal grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“The January 31 deadline is fast approaching, and people need to know there is free assistance available to learn about their health plans, subsidies, and eligibility,” said Karen Basha Egozi, CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. “We are encouraging people who are non-native English speakers or who have complicated immigration situations to take advantage of this free help, especially during this upcoming Latino Week of Action.”
Bilingual Navigators and appointments are available throughout the week at several North Florida locations. Consumers can call 1-877-553-7453 or visit www.efof.org and click on Enroll ACA.

Enero 9-15: Semana de Acción Latina, Ofreciendo
asistencia gratis para inscribirse al Mercado de Seguros

Durante la semana de Enero 9-15, la Fundación de Epilepsia de la Florida (EFOF), un proveedor líder de asistencia gratuita para la inscripción en el Mercado de Seguros de Salud, Se enfocará en el alcance de la comunidad latina en la Florida del Norte con una Semana de Acción Latina.
La inscripción abierta está en curso hasta el 31 de enero bajo la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio. Cualquier persona que busque ayuda para conocer los planes de salud, determinar la elegibilidad para subsidios y inscribirse en la cobertura de salud antes de la fecha límite puede recibir asistencia gratuita contactando uno de los navegadores de EFOF, expertos en inscripción con licencia estatal y con certificación federal.
EFOF ha sido un proveedor de asistencia en cada período de inscripción de la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio, y se especializa en el alcance de las comunidades minoritarias y aquellos para quienes el inglés es una segunda lengua. La asistencia para la inscripción es financiada por subvenciones federales del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos.
“La fecha límite del 31 de enero se aproxima rápidamente, y la gente necesita saber que hay asistencia gratuita disponible para aprender sobre sus planes de salud, subsidios y elegibilidad”, dijo Karen Basha Egozi, directora general de la Fundación de Epilepsia de la Florida. “Estamos alentando a personas que no son nativos de habla inglesa o que tienen situaciones de inmigración complicadas para aprovechar esta ayuda gratuita, especialmente durante la próxima Semana de Acción Latina”.
Los navegantes y las citas bilingües están disponibles a lo largo de la semana en varios lugares de la Florida del Norte. Los consumidores pueden llamar al 1-877-553-7453 o visitar www.efof.org y hacer clic en Registrar ACA.