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Are you confused about health Insurance? Particularly now with the changes in health care law many Americans are having to learn new policies and services. The health insurance landscape is changing and very complex.
Health Insurance 101 is being offered through UT Extension to explore the basics of Health Insurance. Health insurance is really a contract between you and an insurance company designed to protect or assist you with health care expenses. Therefore, it is important to understand the basic terminology of health insurance, as well as what can be done to prevent fraud or loss of money.
Health Insurance 101 is a free program designed to help with these issues. It will be offered at 3 locations in Sevier County:
- Fort Sanders Senior Center: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on September 10
- King Family Public Library: 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. on September 12
- Seymour Public Library: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on September 15
Linda Hyder with UT Extension will be presenting this information for the classes. Dranda Whaley, Outreach Director for Tennessee Primary Care Association will also be available to answer questions, particularly concerning the Affordable Care Act at the King and Seymour Library.
Sevier County residents are welcome to attend any of these three sessions at no cost. Registration is not needed. However for more information or questions, you may contact Linda Hyder at 453-3695 or lhyder@utk.edu.
The goal of each of these programs is to provide information that will enable you to make the best choice of health insurance for you or your family. Hope you will mark your calendar now for one of these afternoon sessions. Start now to better understand your Health Insurance.
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