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H
C
2014: THE AFFORDABLE CARE
ACT HITS FULL STRIDE
JAN. 1
was more than the beginning of
. It also
marked the date when many key provisions of the Af-
fordable Care Act took e ect.
ese provisions are intended to make it easier for
you to purchase health insurance. ey also provide new
protections if you already have health care coverage. For
instance, as of Jan. :
Health exchanges offer affordable insurance options.
e exchanges are online marketplaces where you can
shop for health plans. All of the plans must meet certain
standards for bene ts and costs. Some of the exchanges
are run by the federal government. Others are run by
individual states. To sign up, go to
Tax credits help many people buy insurance.
ese
credits are available to people with incomes between
and
percent of the poverty guidelines who can’t a ord
coverage elsewhere. You can get the credit before tax time,
which shouldmake it easier to pay for insurance premiums.
Access to Medicaid increased.
If you earn less than
percent of the poverty level, you are eligible to enroll
in this government-based insurance program.
Coverage can’t be denied because of pre-existing
conditions.
is protection applies if you’re seeking new
coverage or renewing an existing policy.
Annual benefit caps are banned.
is means insurance
companies cannot put limits on the bene ts you receive
in any given year.
You cannot be denied coverage if you choose to take
part in clinical trials.
is will apply to all trials that in-
volve cancer or other life-threatening diseases.
Originally, another key aspect of the law was expected
to kick in on Jan. : Large employers were supposed to
begin o ering their workers a ordable health coverage
or face nes. at provision has now been delayed a year
in order to help businesses comply with the law.
e many provisions of the law that took e ect, how-
ever, can help you get the new year o to a good start. If
better health is one of your resolutions, the A ordable
Care Act may help make it possible.
Sources: Healthcare.gov; U.S. Department of the Treasury
Port Allegany Comprehensive
Blood Analysis
Saturday, Feb. 1, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Port Allegany High School cafeteria
Cost: $45
Optional tests include:
•
Prostate-speci c antigen (PSA), $25.
•
Thyroid-speci c hormone (TSH), $15.
•
A1C, $35.
Register at
or call
814-274-8200
.
It's Your Cup of Tea
Thursday, April 17, 6 to 8 p.m.
Cole Memorial Wellness Center in
Coudersport
For details, call
814-260-5550
.
ADD/ADHD/Autism Support Group
Fourth Wednesday of each month,
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Cole Memorial Hospital conference room.
For details, call
814-274-9198
.
Better Breathers Support Group
Second Wednesday of each month,
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cole Memorial's Wellness Center in
Coudersport
Cancer Support Group
Third Monday of each month, 7 p.m.,
Cole Memorial’s Patterson Cancer Care
Center
For details, call
814-260-5555
.
Diabetes Support Group
Second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m.
Cole Memorial Hospital rehabilitation
conference room
For details, call
814-274-6068
.
Grief Connection
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.
Champion Orthopedics’ meeting room in
Coudersport
For details, call
814-647-8616
.
Hospice Clinic
Every other Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m.
Cole Memorial’s Home Health
Department
For details, call
814-274-0384
.
Look Good...Feel Better
Third Monday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m.
Cole Memorial’s Patterson Cancer Care
Center
For details, call
814-260-5555
.
“Talk Baby” Group
Third Monday of each month,
11:30 a.m., Cole Memorial Wellness
Center in Coudersport
First Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m.,
Cole Memorial Wellness Center in
Coudersport
Second Thursday of each month,
5:15 p.m., Cole Memorial’s Emporium
Health Center
Second Friday of each month,
4 p.m., Cole Memorial’s Port Allegany
Community Health Center
For details, call
814-274-7101
.
Therapeutic Touch
Second Thursday of each month,
6:30 p.m.
Cole Memorial’s Patterson Cancer Care
Center
For details, call
814-274-9045
.
Women’s Cancer Support Group
Fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m.,
First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse
For details, call
814-260-5555
.
All dates and times are subject to change without notice.
COLE TODAY is published
as a community
service for the friends
and patrons of COLE
MEMORIAL, 1001 E.
Second St., Coudersport,
PA 16915
telephone:
814-274-9300,
website:
Ed Pitchford
President and CEO
Information in COLE TODAY
comes from a wide range
of medical experts. If
you have any concerns or
questions about speci c
content that may affect
your health, please contact
your health care provider.
Models may be used in
photos and illustrations.
Cole Memorial is an
equal opportunity
provider and employer.
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