MEDLINEPLUS AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT RESOURCES FOR

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Lydia N. Collins Consumer Health Coordinator

National Network of Libraries of MedicineMiddle Atlantic Region

ACA OVERVIEW AND RESOURCES FOR LIBRARIES

Why have the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

• In March 23, 2010 ACA health reform was signed into law• 129 million Americans with pre-existing conditions lack health

insurance• 50 million Americans without health insurance• Insurance premiums continued to rise• Preventive Care and Critical Treatments, not covered by current

health insurance policies.

Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversighthttp://cciio.cms.gov/

Overall Health Insurance Coverage

Note: The total does not equal 100% because some people have more than one type of coverage.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Income Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2011

http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/2012/uninsuredintheus/ib.shtml

Who Are the Uninsured?

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Income Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2011

http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/2012/uninsuredintheus/ib.shtml

State and County Quick Facts (U.S. Census Bureau)

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/

ACA is Making a Difference• No more pre-existing condition denials for children• No more lifetime dollar limits on coverage• Insurance companies can’t drop your coverage when you get sick• No more coverage denials without appeal• Consumers will have access to information on how to understand

their coverage

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/careact.pdf

Health Insurance Marketplace• Health Insurance Marketplaces• Exchanges

• Simplifies the search for health coverage• One place to compare all options based on price and benefits

Open enrollment begins October 1, 2013

https://www.healthcare.gov/what-is-the-health-insurance-marketplace/

Types of Marketplaces• NY: State-based marketplace• DE: State partnership marketplace• PA and NJ: Federally facilitated marketplace• Knowing the type of marketplace determines where consumers

go to shop for health plans• HealthCare.gov – the place to go to determine what

marketplace to use

Healthcare.govState Partnership and Federally

Facilitated State-Based

CMS.gov: Health Insurance Marketplace

http://marketplace.cms.gov/

CMS.gov: Health Insurance Marketplace – Get Training

CMS.gov: Health Insurance Marketplace – Get Resources

• Bi-fold brochures• Fact sheets• Drop in articles• Public Service Announcements

http://marketplace.cms.gov/getofficialresources/get-official-resources.html

CMS.gov: Health Insurance Marketplace – Get ResourcesPublications & Articles

http://marketplace.cms.gov/getofficialresources/publications-and-articles/publications-and-articles.html

Healthcare.gov (main page)

Healthcare.gov (see your options)

Healthcare.gov (Your results)

CuidadoDeSalud.gov

CuidadoDeSalud.gov (Obtener sus Opciones)

CuidadoDeSalud.gov (Sus Resultados)

Health Insurance Marketplace Application for Health Coverage (Short Form)

http://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Forms-Reports-and-Other-Resources/Downloads/AttachmentB_042913.pdf

Health Insurance Marketplace Application for Health Coverage (Short Form- Appendix C)

http://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Forms-Reports-and-Other-Resources/Downloads/AttachmentB_042913.pdf

How to Apply for Insurance • Easy

• Convenient

• Streamlined

Source: Health Insurance Marketplace 101 (July 2013)http://marketplace.cms.gov/training/get-training.html

In-person assistance options• Certified Navigators• The federal government awarded grants to organizations that will serve

as certified Navigators for health insurance• State based Marketplaces have funded their own navigators

• Health centers have been awarded funding in each state to support ACA outreach and enrollment• Certified application counselors• Agents and brokers• Marketplace call center:• 1-800-318-2596; TTY: 1-855-889-4325

State by State: Health Reform Information

http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/bystate/statebystate.html

State ACA Outreach and Enrollment Assistance

http://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/2013tables/outreachandenrollment/

Libraries and ACA

Source: http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/libraries-lead-way-preparing-for-aca.html

First Steps• Identify

the type of exchange in your state and who your potential community partners are

• Assesshow your staff can meet this patron information need

• Definea role that best fits your library and resources

• Rememberyou have resources from HealthCare.gov, your state exchange, and WebJunction.org

MEDLINEPLUS.GOV

MedlinePlus: Your Medical GoogleFree, Reliable & Trusted Health

Information for Your Community!

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

MedlinePlus.gov Health Insurance Search

MedlinePlus: Health Insurance

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthinsurance.html

Health Topic: Health Insurance cont…

MedlinePlus: Health Insurance Topic Page Overviews section

MedlinePlus: Medicare

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicare.html

MedlinePlus: Medicare cont…

MedlinePlus: Health Topics

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html

MedlinePlus: Health Systems

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthsystem.html

MedlinePlus: Drugs and Supplements

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html

MedlinePlus: Drugs (‘A’)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/drug_Aa.html

MedlinePlus: Drugs - Acetaminophen

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a681004.html

MedlinePlus: Drugs – Acetaminophen (Warning)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a681004.html

MedlinePlus: Drugs – Acetaminophen (overview)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a681004.html

MedlinePlus: Herbs & Supplements

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/herb_All.html

MedlinePlus: Herbs & Supplements (‘G’)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/herb_All.html#G

MedlinePlus: Garlic

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/300.html

NIH-NCCAM: Garlic

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/garlic/ataglance.htm

MedlinePlus: Videos & Cool Tools

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videosandcooltools.html

MedlinePlus: Interactive Tutorials

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html

MedlinePlus: Anatomy Videos

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anatomyvideos.html

MedlinePlus: Surgery Videos

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/surgeryvideos.html

MedlinePlus: Calculators & Quizzes (Health Check Tools)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthchecktools.html

Health Check Tools: Example

http://www.freemd.com/anxiety/visit-virtual-doctor.htm

MedlinePlus: Games

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/games.html

MedlinePlus: Understanding Medical Words (Tutorial)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicalwords.html

Evaluating Health Information (MedlinePlus)

• Surf the Web Safely• Consider the source• Focus on quality• Critical thinking (‘Cyberskeptic’)• Look for the evidence• Check for currency• Beware of Bias• Protect your privacy• Consult with your health professional

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthywebsurfing.html

• Evaluate Internet Health Information (Tutorial)

• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/webeval/webeval.html

• Evaluating Health Information (MedlinePlus Page)

• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/evaluatinghealthinformation.html

NLM Director Podcasts

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/directorscomments.html

MedlinePlus: Directories

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/directories.html

MedlinePlus: Libraries

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/libraries.html

MedlinePlus: Organizations

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/organizations/all_organizations.html

MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html

MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia (A)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/encyclopedia_A.htm

MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia (Allergies)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000812.htm

NN/LM MAR ACA RESOURCES

NN/LM MAR ACA Resources Website

http://nnlm.gov/mar/consumer/aca.html

NN/LM MAR ACA Guide for Public Libraries

http://guides.nnlm.gov/mar_aca

Public Libraries and ACA

Delaware

New Jersey

New York

Pennsylvania

ADDITIONAL NLM RESOURCES/NNLM MAR OUTREACH

NN/LM MAR Outreach to Public LibrariesNN/LM MAR promotes the use and access to reliable health information by Public Library staff in NY, NJ, PA and DE

NN/LM MAR supports and encourages libraries in the region to extend their services and expertise to groups, institutions, and individuals beyond their traditional reach. Our goal is to expand partnerships and implement activities with members and other organizations to improve awareness of, and access to health information resources for health professionals, the public health workforce, and members of the public.

Learn more about NN/LM MAR Outreach to Public Libraries!• http://nnlm.gov/mar/libraries/public.html

Request training for library staff in NY, NJ, PA & DE.Access resources for use in your public library.

For those outside of NY, NJ, PA & DE locate your NN/LM Regional Medical Library: http://nnlm.gov/

NN/LM MAR Membership- Join Today!!

http://nnlm.gov/mar/services/#join

Stay Informed about ACA• Sign up for email updates and be the first to hear about

trainings, developments and new resources to assist consumers from the following:• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS.gov) – this feature

allows you to choose to receive all CMS updates. For those specific to the Marketplace, choose Outreach and Education -> Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange)

https://public-dc2.govdelivery.com/accounts/USCMS/subscriber/new• HealthCare.gov• OCLC WebJunction

http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/ehealth/get-involved.html• MedlinePlus Health Insurance

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthinsurance.html• NN/LM MAR email list https://list.pitt.edu/mailman/listinfo/mar-l

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Thank You!

This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. HHS-N-276-2011-00003-C with

the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System.

Lydia N. Collins Consumer Health Coordinator

lydia@pitt.edu

http://nnlm.gov/mar/