Wisconsin insurance officials are explaining the new federal
healthcare law Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Eau Claire and LaCrosse. The Eau Claire meeting is 10 to 11:30a.m.,
and the LaCrosse meeting is 3-4:30p.m., at the Public Library. Everyone can attend, and the agenda will be
determined by questions.
Staff from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance will
also “highlight the most important issues people should be aware of,” according
to a statement from O.C.I.
O.C.I. says it intends to “provide a forum for citizens to
gather unbiased information.” Commonly
called “Obamacare,” the law is actually entitled the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or A.C.A. for short. The law is effective next Jan 1, and
individuals without health insurance can begin signing up on Oct. 1 this year.
“As with any new law, there is always a certain level of
confusion. While this is a federal law, it is OCI's role to protect and educate
consumers about their responsibilities and how they may be impacted,” according
to the O.C.I. statement.