St. Joseph Public Library tackles health care confusion with the addition of an enrollment coordinator.
The Library will host a centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services certified Navigator with the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on aging at two of its branch location to assist patrons in selecting their health insurance plans.
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act for 2015 starts Nov. 15. Certified Navigator Leola Baumgarden with CMS will be on hand most Mondays starting Nov. 17 at the Downtown Library located at 927 Felix Street from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and at the East Hills Library at 502 N. Woodbine Road from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The library said no registration is necessary and there is no age limit on who can come for help. However, the Affordable Care Act is not for those who qualify for Medicare.
To call and make sure Baugarden is available contact the East Hills Library at (816) 236-2136 or the Downtown Library at (816)232-7729 to make sure of her hours that day.
Appointments can also be made with Baumgarden by calling 816-244-5829, Monday through Friday starting Nov. 3.