U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia M. Burwell will address the Howard University community about the progress the country has seen under the Affordable Care Act and provide a look at the upcoming Open Enrollment period. Secretary Burwell will speak about the administration’s goal of providing affordable healthcare to all Americans and will also have an opportunity to respond to some of your questions. Dr.

During the session, “The Power of Innovative Tactics to Reach the Uninsured,” Dr.

It is estimated that more than ten thousand Oromo immigrants and refugees live in the Washington metropolitan area.  DC Health Link representative will attend this community organization meeting to provide information and free enrollment assistance for residents seeking quality, affordable health insurance through DC Health Link – the District’s online health insurance marketplace.  Information about Medicaid options for individuals and families, the availability of financial help, and the Special Enrollment Period will also be provided.  For more information about DC Health

During this meeting, state officials will share details of current pediatric health benefits and services which are most utilized in CHIP programs and note state mandated benefits that have been included in commercial coverage. DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority Deputy Director for Policy and Exchange Programs, Debra Curtis, will present on the panel entitled, The Current State: Benefits Utilized and Available Across Coverage Types, to share the top most used benefits and services by children (ages birth to 18 yrs.) in DC– i.e.