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December 2014
November 15 kicked off the start of a new open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace. Once again millions of Americans can compare and buy health insurance plans through HealthCare.gov, the call center or in-person assistance. Consumers purchasing or renewing plans on the Marketplace will find an increase in their options for coverage this year, and many may qualify for cost savings.
Join the 10.3 million Americans who have gained health coverage through the Marketplace.
December 15 is the last day to renew or sign up to get
coverage that starts on January 1. The open enrollment period ends February 15. Enroll today!
Have questions or need help? Visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadodeSalud.gov or call 800-318-2596.
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Getting My Own Health Insurance for the First Time
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For Americans new to health coverage, making sense of their insurance and the health care options available to them can be challenging. From Coverage to Care, an initiative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), helps the newly insured understand their benefits and choose the right care and services.
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A research workforce that reflects the diversity of America is a
critical step in reducing health disparities. More still needs to be done to
understand how to better engage minorities in research careers. The National
Institutes of Health announced nearly $31 million in funds for workforce
development approaches that engage researchers, including those from
backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical sciences. These
awards will support a national consortium of organizations working to encourage
individuals to start and stay in biomedical research careers. Read the press release.
A
new curriculum aims to empower high school students as advocates and promoters
of better health in their communities. Project SHARE, made possible
by a grant from the National Library of Medicine, is a
collaboration between the University of Maryland Health Science and Human Services Library and Baltimore’s Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy. The
free curriculum includes lesson plans, assignments and experiential learning
activities related to understanding health disparities and health and wellness
promotion. Download the Project SHARE curriculum.
Join us in commemorating these health observances for December.
World AIDS Day - Join us for a #WorldAIDSDay Twitter chat on December 5 at 12 pm EDT.
National Flu Vaccination Week
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