9/18/13 - Livingston County residents and those with disabilities have the opportunity to get educated about upcoming healthcare reform changes during a free community forum Thursday. A major provision of the Affordable Care Act goes in effect this fall and the new health insurance marketplace launches October 1st, where consumers will be able to compare and select their own insurance plans. The Michigan Consumers for Healthcare and the Brain Injury Association of Michigan are providing the free community forums to help consumers better understand that process. Thursdayâs forum in Livingston County will feature Brett Williams, the mid-Michigan Regional Coordinator for MCH. Williams will discuss how the Act will impact Michigan citizens, small businesses and Medicare beneficiaries but also place specific emphasis on the implications for those managing a pre-existing disability. He will also explain how the healthcare reform will be implemented, how to navigate the new health insurance marketplace as well as the status of the Medicaid expansion. The local forum will take place at Willowbrook Rehab Services on Challis Road in Brighton from 6 to 7:30pm. Details can be found below. (JM)
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