First published on July 13, 2015 in observance of the COPH’s 30th anniversary celebration. Jodi Ray is a bundle of energy when she talks about the project that has become her life’s work, Florida Covering Kids and Families, which is a part of the Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for […]
#GETCOVERED! USF! Getting health care coverage is about taking personal responsibility for one’s health and financial well-being. It’s about being an independent adult and protecting oneself. It is important to remember these critical dates: December 15: Last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to start January […]
With enrollment starting for year two of the federal Health Insurance Marketplace, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell paid a visit Nov. 17 to the community outreach and enrollment event hosted by USF Health navigators. Sec. Burwell toured the “Nav-Lab” set up in the USF Marshall Student Center with […]
The University of South Florida has been awarded by far the largest grant in the state to hire “navigators” who help uninsured people sign up for health insurance coverage through the federal Marketplace, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday. Only two other Florida organizations won navigator grants: the […]
October 1 is less than a month away. As implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) draws near, one of the most important issues for individuals and families is how to assure that they have taken full advantage of the Health Insurance Marketplace. To assist the USF community and general public with navigating this process, the College of Public Health is partnering with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to host “Negotiating the Health Insurance Marketplace.” The information session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25 from 4-5pm. Attendees […]