Multi-Campus ACA Teach-In

An educational forum simultaneously held at 22 college campuses across Wisconsin on what the ACA means for college students on November 18, 2013.

Speakers and presentations:

• The new health insurance landscape: why do young adults need health insurance? Kathleen Falk, Regional Director, Division V, US Dept of Health and Human Services
• Affordable Care Act 101-What’s in it for young adults? Caroline Gomez, Health Care Outreach Specialist, Covering Kids and Families
• The personal story of a young invincible in a health care crisis. Kevin Kane, Citizen Action
• School Health Insurance Plans – Meeting the unique health care needs of students. Sarah Van Orman, MD, Executive Director, University Health Services, UW-Madison
• BadgerCare– You may be eligible for Wisconsin’s public health insurance plan; what to consider. Brett Davis, Medicaid Director, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Resources offered by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. Dan Schwartzer, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
• Understanding the Health Insurance Marketplace– Understanding the costs, terms, and options of the Marketplace. How to select the right plan for you. Caroline Gomez, Health Care Specialist, Covering Kids and Families
• Enrollment– How to do it, How to get help. Hands-on with the Kaiser Calculator. Tasha Hagberg, ACA Navigator, CEP Inc.