Access to Healthcare

In 2013, affordable healthcare and access to healthcare became the buzzwords that were on everyone's lips and in every news headline. In a society that now relies so heavily on computer technology and the Internet, however, access to healthcare information may not be a reality for those portions of the population that either lack the computer skills or financial resources to attain that information or apply for coverage.

That's why a major Library initiative in 2013 focused on public access to healthcare information. Partnering with CareSource, the Library offered a series of Affordable Care Act information sessions at 18 different branches. Through these sessions, patrons not only received information about the Act and its impact on them, but they were also provided the tools and information to help them make informed healthcare decisions.

In addition to group sessions, the Library provided one-on-one assistance to help patrons navigate through the complexities of the new legislation and understand the various choices and ramifications of those choices.