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ALABAMA
One Less Worry
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Family Life Center, Facilities Room, 327 Dennison Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211
Educational panel with doctors and people who will benefit from dependent coverage discussing how to take advantage of the new benefit.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Hosted by: Young Invincibles
Contact: Jessie Williams, 202-339-9338
For more info visit: http://www.younginvincibles.org
CALIFORNIA
Dependent Coverage Tele-Townhall
Sept. 3, 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Inter-generational tele-townhall to discuss ins and outs of the new dependent coverage benefit.
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Hosted by: AARP, Young Invincibles
Contact: Jessie Williams, 202-339-9338
For more info visit: http://www.younginvincibles.org
CALIFORNIA
USC - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CALIFORNIA
UC Santa Cruz - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CALIFORNIA
UC Santa Barbara - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CALIFORNIA
UC San Diego - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CALIFORNIA
UC Riverside
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Riverside, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CALIFORNIA
UCLA - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CALIFORNIA
UC Irvine - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Irvine, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CALIFORNIA
UC Davis - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Davis, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CALIFORNIA
UC Berkeley - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Berkeley, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CALIFORNIA
Santa Monica College - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
COLORADO
University of Colorado Denver - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
COLORADO
University of Colorado, Boulder - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Boulder, CO
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
CONNECTICUT
University of CT - Storrs - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Storrs Mansfield, CT
CONNECTICUT
Trinity College - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Hartford, CT
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Georgetown Law Panel Discussion: Health Care Implementation and Young Adults
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: 600 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Time: 12:45 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Young Invincibles, campus groups
Contact: Jen Mishory, 202-339-9365
For more info visit: http://www.younginvincibles.org
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Health Care Happy Hour
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Madhatter DC, 1321 Connecticut Ave. NW , Washington, DC, 20036
Join youth-focused organizations across the city to celebrate the implementation of many major reforms in the new health care law, including the extension of dependent coverage to age 26.
Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Hosted by: Young Invincibles, Campus Progress
Contact: Jessie Williams, 202-339-9338
For more info visit: http://www.younginvincibles.org
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
How the New Health Care Reform Law Will Affect You
Sept. 28, 2010
Location: American University, Washington College of Law , Washington, DC
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law by President Obama this spring includes some of the most sweeping reforms to the nation’s health care system since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid forty-five years ago. These reforms affect all ages of the U.S. population differently and will have a demonstrative effect on the way we receive, access, and pay for our health care. Panelists will include some of the leading experst on how the new health care reform law will affect the young adult population: Julie Barnes, Director of Health Policy, Bipartisan Policy Center Jen Mishory, Deputy Director, Young Invincibles Brian St. Hilaire, Senior Director of Market Relations, Aetna Student Health Ann Jordan, Director of Employee Benefits, American University Come listen to a panel of experts, moderated by Professor Corrine Parver, Director of WCL’s Health Law and Policy Program, speak about how the new health care reform law will affect young adults in the years to come and learn ways to take action to ensure that you are taking advantage of the many new benefits the law promises to champion. Lunch will be served! Parking facilities available directly across from WCL. Register here: http://healthcarereformandyou.eventbrite.com/
Time: noon - 1 p.m.
Hosted by: Health Law and Justice Initiative, Washington College of Law
Contact: Justin Shore
FLORIDA
Celebrating Dependent Coverage
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Bilikaris Room (Room 108) The Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers and Babies-USF 3111 E. Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL, 33613
Time: noon - 1 p.m.
Hosted by: Campus Progress, Florida CHAIN, National Physician's Alliance
Contact: Paula-Raye O'Sullivan
For more info visit: http://www.campusprogress.org
GEORGIA
Care Beyond College
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Room 2001 of the Claudia Nance Rollins Building at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, 30322
For the first time, young adults up to age 26 will be able to remain on their parent’s health insurance plans regardless of their school status. This press event will raise awareness about this new coverage option and provide information about how it will work.
Time: noon - 1 p.m.
Hosted by: Georgians for a Healthy Future
Contact: Amanda Ptashkin, 404-567-5016
For more info visit: http://healthyfuturega.org/events
IOWA
Real People Being Helped by Health Care Law
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Des Moines Public Library 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Senator Jack Hatch will host three “Real People” conversations on: 1) Extending health care to children with pre-existing conditions 2) Extending health care to young adults to age 26 on their parent’s family policy - a 24-year-old now on his parents' policy 3) Small business tax credits - a farmer
Time: 9 a.m. - None
Hosted by: Iowa Care Givers, Children & Family Policy Center, ICAN & Senator Jack Hatch
Contact: Devin Boerm, 515-669-1930
IOWA
Young Adult Insurance Coverage Day
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: University of Northern Iowa, outside Maucker Union Maucker Union, Cedar Falls, IA, 50614
Information canvass educating young people about the new health care law'sw allowing young adults to retain coverage through their parents' plans until age 26
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
Hosted by: Working Families Win
Contact: Chris Schwartz
For more info visit: http://www.wfwin.org
ILLINOIS
Press Conference/Community Event
Sept. 21, 2010
Location: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Students, community leaders and those impacted by dependent coverage and health reform will participate.
Hosted by: Campaign for Better Health Care, HCJC
Contact: Jonathan VanderBrug, 312-913-9449
ILLINOIS
Press Conference
Sept. 22, 2010
Location: Rock Island, IL
Hosted by: CBHC
Contact: Josephine, 217-352-5600
ILLINOIS
Press Conference
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Peoria, IL
Hosted by: CBHC
Contact: Josephine, 217-352-5600
ILLINOIS
Press Conference
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Springfield, IL
Hosted by: CBHC
Contact: Josephine, 217-352-5600
ILLINOIS
Campus Canvassing and Leafletting
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: IL
Campaign for Better Health Care will be canvassing on campuses across the state about the new dependent coverage provision.
Contact: Jim Duffett
ILLINOIS
Press Conference
Sept. 24, 2010
Location: Champaign, IL
Hosted by: CBHC
Contact: Josephine, 217-352-5600
ILLINOIS
Press Conference
Location: Chicago , IL
Community leaders, those impacted by health reform will discuss the importance of reform, highlighting the dependent coverage provision.
Hosted by: CBHC, HCJC, Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois, et al.
Contact: Jonathan VanderBrug, 312-913-9449
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston University - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
MARYLAND
Lawmakers, College Students, Advocates Announce New Law Allowing Young Adults to Remain on Parents Insurance Until 26
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Towson University, Potomac Lounge, University Union, Towson, MD
Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene John Colmers, Towson Admin, students benefiting from the law, and local coalition members will participate in a discussion about the new dependent coverage law.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Hosted by: Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.
Contact: Suzanne Schlattman, 410-235-9000
MARYLAND
Lawmakers, College Students, Advocates Announce New Law Allowing Young Adults to Remain on Parents Insurance Until 26
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: University of Maryland College Park, Margaret Brent Room, College Park, MD
Press Event Highlighting Effective Date of New Federal Law That Will Insure Thousands of Maryland's Young Adults with Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, Surgeon General.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hosted by: Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative Education Fund, Inc.
Contact: Suzanne Schlattman, 410-235-9000
MAINE
Dependent Coverage Press Conference
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: University of Maine, Orono, ME
Representatives Adam Goode and Emily Cain, Greg White from CAHC, and a student under 26 will be speaking at a press conference outside the Health Center about the things gained on the 6 month anniversary of health care reform implementation.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - None
Hosted by: Consumers for Affordable Health Care, Maine People's Alliance
Contact: Greg White, 207-622-7083
NORTH CAROLINA
A New Day for Health Care
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Multiple, Raleigh, NC, 27609
NC HCAN Phone Banks for Thursday, Sept.23rd targeting voter outreach with education message -an affirmative message that includes the impact of the new law on real people with stories and the need to empower consumers with information.Phone Banks can be done from your homes. The advocacy and outreach is you who are taking the time to celebrate by educating your peers (seniors to seniors, youth to youth, etc.).
Hosted by: North Carolina Health Care for America Now, North Carolina Fair Share, Young Invincibles, Student Public Interest Research Group
Contact: Shawnette Richardson
For more info visit: http://www.healthcareforamericanow.org/nc
NEBRASKA
Dependent Coverage Table
Sept. 18, 2010
Location: University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Info table at the Progressive Student Coalition’s conference where about 200 young people will be. We will have info making sure young people know they can now be added to their parent’s health insurance.
Hosted by: Bold Nebraska, Progressive Student Coalition
Contact: Jane Kleeb
NEBRASKA
Press Briefing and Community Roundtable on Health Reform Benefits
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: AARP offices, Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
To mark the next round of benefits under the law, groups and individuals affected by the changes will give a press briefing and then engage in a Q+A roundtable.
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hosted by: Nebraska Appleseed, AARP, Cancer Society, Bold Nebraska, Sen. Nordquist
Contact: Jane Kleeb
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Health Care Reform and You: A Celebration
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Keene State College, Keene, NH, 03431
On March 23rd the health care reform bill was signed into law... on September 23rd key parts of this law go into effect that will help more people get the health care they need, when they need it! Join Working Families Win on Thursday, September 23rd, at Keene State College, to share your story about how this law has helped you or to learn more about the provisions going into effect and how they are already helping people in our c...ommunities. New Provisions that will go into effect on Thursday: -18-26 year olds can stay on their parents health insurance -Prohibit denying children health insurance based on pre-existing conditions -Pre-existing condition insurance plan available -No co-pay for preventative care in new health insurance plans -Prohibit health insurance companies from rescinding your health insurance coverage and placing limits on care The provision expanding coverage for 18-26 year olds fills a crucial gap for young people struggling to start their careers in a stagnant economy as they will now have the option to stay on their parents insurance plan as they get themselves established. Join Working Families Win as we leaflet on campus to make sure the student body takes full advantage of this historic victory for young adults.
Time: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Hosted by: Working Families Win - New Hampshire
Contact: Jaime Contols, 603-504-2906
For more info visit: http://www.workingfamilieswin.org
NEW JERSEY
RU Insured
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Rutgers University, Brower Commons, 145 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ
Press conference & leaflet of the new PIRG report and health care zines that will include stories and a narrative about the benefits of the new law.
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hosted by: NJ Citizen Action, NJPIRG
Contact: Crystal Snedden, 732-246-4772
NEW JERSEY
RU Insured
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Rutgers University, Camden campus, Camden, NJ
Press conference & leaflet of the new PIRG report and health care zines that will include stories and a narrative about the benefits of the new law.
Time: 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Hosted by: NJ Citizen Action, NJPIRG
Contact: Crystal Snedden, 732-246-4772
NEW MEXICO
News Conference Spotlighting Health Coverage for Young People
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: University of New Mexico Student Health Center, Main Campus, east of the Student Union Building, Albuquerque, NM, 87131
News conference spotlighting coverage for young people
Time: 10 a.m. - None
Hosted by: New Mexico PIRG, New Mexico League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
Contact: Erin Echolson, 505-254-1244
NEW YORK
New Paltz Dependent Coverage Press Conference
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: New Paltz Medical Center (in front of the building) 279 Main St #102, New Paltz, NY
Press Conference, with: Amanda Sisenstein - YI Representative Hector Rodriguez - County Legislator Susan Zimet - County Legislator County Health Department: Vin Martello or Stacey Kraft Diondra Primus - age 22 Alex Wojcik - age 25 Allyson Ferrara - age 22
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Young Invincibles
Contact: Jessie Williams, 202-339-9338
For more info visit: http://www.younginvincibles.org
NEW YORK
Panel on Dependent Coverage
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: CUNY Law School, Room 135, 65-21 Main Street, Flushing, NY
Panel on the ins and outs of the dependent coverage provision: Kinda Serafi, Children's Defense Fund Matt Bishop, YI Rep Erin Herro, CUNY Student
Time: 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Hosted by: Young Invincibles
Contact: Jessie Williams, 202-339-9338
For more info visit: http://www.younginvincibles.org
OHIO
Affordable Care Act: Young Adult Coverage in the Nation and in Ohio
Sept. 17, 2010
Location: OH
Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage is holding this statewide conference call to discuss the young adult coverage provisions in the new health reform law.
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Hosted by: Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage
Contact: Kathleen Gmeiner, 614-456-0060
OREGON
University of Oregon - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Eugene, OR
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
OREGON
Southern Oregon University - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Ashland, OR
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
OREGON
Lane Community College
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Eugene, OR
Hosted by: StudentPIRG
PENNSYLVANIA
Health Reform Overview
Sept. 20, 2010
Location: PA
Sen. Casey, Ron Pollack (Families USA), Pennsylvania Health Access Network will all discuss provisions going into effect on September 23rd, including the dependent coverage extension.
Hosted by: PHAN, Families USA
Contact: Maryellen Barreca, 202-628-3030
TEXAS
Celebration of Health Law and Coverage for Young People
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: University of Texas, Tower Steps, Austin, TX
Releasing Young Person's Guide to Health Insurance published by US PIRG; Student Government President to discuss how the coverage will affect students; Rep. Elliot Naishtat to speak; speaker from University Administration and a phsyician
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hosted by: TEXPIRG
Contact: Emily Slatter, 512-479-7287
VIRGINIA
Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Emory and Henry College, Meadowview, VA
Campus event explaining the new dependent coverage benefit of the Affordable Care Act which allows young people up to age 26 to be covered by their parents' health insurance; voter registration
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Virginia Organizing
Contact: Brian Johns, 276-619-1920
VIRGINIA
Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Campus event explaining the new dependent coverage benefit of the Affordable Care Act which allows young people up to age 26 to be covered by their parents' health insurance; voter registration
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Virginia Organizing
Contact: Brian Johns, 276-619-1920
VIRGINIA
Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: William and Mary, Richmond, VA
Campus event explaining the new dependent coverage benefit of the Affordable Care Act which allows young people up to age 26 to be covered by their parents' health insurance; voter registration
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Virginia-Organizing
Contact: Brian Johns, 276-619-1920
VIRGINIA
Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Campus event explaining the new dependent coverage benefit of the Affordable Care Act which allows young people up to age 26 to be covered by their parents' health insurance; voter registration
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Virginia-Organizing
Contact: Brian Johns, 276-619-1920
VIRGINIA
Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
Campus event explaining the new dependent coverage benefit of the Affordable Care Act which allows young people up to age 26 to be covered by their parents' health insurance; voter registration
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Virginia-Organizing
Contact: Brian Johns, 276-619-1920
VIRGINIA
Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA
Campus event explaining the new dependent coverage benefit of the Affordable Care Act which allows young people up to age 26 to be covered by their parents' health insurance; voter registration
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hosted by: Virginia-Organizing
Contact: Brian Johns, 276-619-1920
VIRGINIA
Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Location: Tidewater Community College, Norfolk, VA
Hosted by: Virginia-Organizing
Contact: Brian Johns, 276-619-1920
University of Connecticut, Hartford - Dependent Coverage Event
Sept. 23, 2010
Hosted by: StudentPIRG