Overview

 

The new health care law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010. Thousands of District residents, small business owners, and the employees of such businesses will soon have access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage. And many individuals and families will qualify for help paying for health insurance.

 

The District of Columbia is a national leader in fulfilling the promise of the health care law. The DC Health Benefit Exchange (HBX) is building a new online marketplace – called DC Health Link –  for District residents and small businesses to get the facts about their rights and benefits, shop for coverage, and compare options side-by-side before choosing the plan that best meets their needs and budgets. Residents will begin to enroll in the health plan of their choice on October 1, 2013, with coverage starting January 1, 2014. 

 

To help residents and business owners understand their rights and responsibilities, DC Health Link and diverse community groups are hosting a series of Leadership Summits and Business Roundtables throughout the summer and fall. Leaders from various community organizations, businesses, and advocacy groups in the public/private sectors will meet with experts to learn first-hand about the new health law. The leaders will be encouraged to share the information and messages received at the Summits and Roundtables with their network of constituents.  In turn, constituents and stakeholder groups can request DC Health Link experts to speak at educational forums for their members.    

 

Specific Objectives

DC Health Link Hispanic Leadership Summit

Monday, July 15, 2013

10 pm - 12:30 pm

PNC Place 

800 17th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20006

 

DC Health Link Faith-Based Leadership Summit

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Mt. Vernon Place UMC conference Center

900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20001

 

DC Health Link African Affairs Leadership Summit

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  

Franklin D Reeves Center

DPW Conference Room – 6th Floor

2000 14th Street, NW 

Washington, DC 20009          

 

DC Health Link LGBT Leadership Summit

Thursday, September 5, 3013 

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Busboys and Poets

2021 14th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20009

 

DC Health Link Asian and Pacific Islanders Leadership Summit

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 

10 am - 12 noon

One Judiciary Square

441 4th Street, NW – Room 1114S

Washington, DC 20001

 

DC Health Link Creative Economy Leadership Summit

Thursday, September 19, 2013 

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm    

DC Commission on Arts and Humanities 

Auditorium

200 Eye Street, NW

Washington, DC 20003          

 

DC Health Link Young Invincibles Leadership Summit

Monday, September 23, 2013

3 pm - 5 pm

 

DC Health Link Disability Community Leadership Summit

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

10 am - 12 noon

Office of Human Rights Conference Room

1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20010

 

 

Georgetown Business Association / Community 

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

3 pm - 5 pm 

American Road and Transportation Builder’s Association

1219 28th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20007 

 

H Street CDC / Main Streets (HSMS)

Monday, September 9, 2013

6:30 pm - 8 pm 

HR-57 Restaurant H Street, NE

Washington, DC   20002 

 

DuPont Circle Mainstreets Business Community

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

10 am - 11:30 am 

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church  

1830 Connecticut Avenue, NW  

Washington, DC 20009

 

If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation to attend these events, please contact Kim Green at (202) 715.7576 to ensure your needs can be met.

 

Join us and learn about quality affordable health insurance coming October 1.

 

For more information, visit DCHealthlink.com.