January 6, 2015 Community Happenings

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Created on Tuesday, 06 January 2015 12:17

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SEARHC, UAS to Help

Health Insurance Enrollees

University of Alaska Southeast and SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium are partnering to provide presentations and group enrollments for the Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Marketplace, during open enrollment which began Nov. 15 and continues through Feb. 15. 

The next presentation will be noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at UAS in room 106. It will include information about the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace and explain who is eligible, how to qualify for lower cost health coverage, and how to enroll. Sign up for insurance before Jan. 15 to ensure coverage starts Feb. 1.

On Saturday, Jan. 10, a group enrollment event will be at UAS in the Student Success Center and is for those who are comfortable on computers. Trained staff will assist with creating accounts, adding required information, understanding eligibility for financial assistance, and explaining insurance options and enrollment.

Those who prefer individual assistance can call SEARHC, a certified application counselor agency, at 966-8662 or 966-8883 to set up an appointment. This is a free service for everyone.

Anyone attending the group enrollment events must take the following information: email address, household income information, dates of birth and Social Security numbers for all family members needing insurance, and immigration documents if applicable. Those currently enrolled in a Marketplace insurance plan may attend the group enrollment to update their income information and choose a new plan for a Feb. 1 start, as long as they have their Marketplace login information. 

“Group enrollments are a great way to get your questions answered as you work your way through the www.healthcare.gov website,” Andrea Thomas, outreach and enrollment manager for SEARHC, said. “Now is the time to take care of your health insurance before enrollment ends on February 15th.” 

There are three ways to apply for health coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace – get individual assistance with SEARHC, call the Marketplace’s toll-free 24-hour line at 1-800-318-2596 to enroll over the phone, or go to  www.healthcare.gov and enroll online.

Individuals who did not have health insurance in place during the 2014 calendar year will be required to pay a tax penalty on their 2014 tax filings. That penalty may be as low as $95 per adult, and half that for each child, or 1 percent of income, whichever is higher. Alaskans who do not have health insurance in 2015 will face higher penalties when filing their taxes in 2016.

For more information, call Andrea Thomas at 966-8883 or Allison McIntyre at 966-8662.

Open House Set

For Job Openings

Sitka National Historical Park is accepting applications for both park guide and park ranger positions  for the summer 2015 season and is holding an open house 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday Jan. 8 at the visitor center to assist  qualified and eligible applicants with understanding the local hire process and how it differs from the National Park Service’s USAJobs hiring methods.

Both are full-time, temporary appointments expected to last from approximately April 20 through the end of September.  

Hiring managers will be on-site to discuss and assist with the applications.  Applicants seeking to be hired under the local hire authority are required to use the local hire application forms available at the park’s administrative offices, 103 Monastery Street, or by emailing Annette Talerico at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Applications must be postmarked or received by Jan. 23. If the application package is postmarked on the closing date it must be received in this office no later than seven calendar days after the closing date. Hand-delivered applications must be received by close of business on the closing date. Faxed or scanned applications will not be accepted.  Veterans’ preference applies.

Harp Sing Set

The Second Sunday Sitka Sacred Harp Sing will be held 3:30-5 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Pioneers Home Chapel.

Beginners and listeners are welcome. Call 738-2089 for more information.

Community

Barn Dance Set

A community barn dance is set 7-9:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Odess Theater on the SJ Campus.

Donations at the door will benefit Sitka Fine Arts Camp.

All are invited to participate in mixers, circles and contra dances, or simply listen to the live music of Sitka’s Fishing for Cats band. Beginners and seasoned dancers of all ages are invited.

Dances are taught and called. No partner is needed and no dancing experience is necessary. The first hour of the dance will be geared to beginners and young dancers. 

All are reminded to carry clean shoes to the venue to protect the floor. The dance is an alcohol- and smoke-free event. For more information call 747-3412.

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