You work hard, but do you work efficiently? Project management is key to any success, whether professional or personal. Here are some apps that can help.

30/30 (free): This simple and gorgeous task manager will keep you working on time. Assign time periods and alerts to your to-do list items and 30/30 will gently (or stridently) remind you when it's time to switch tasks. 30/30 is ideal for those who subscribe to the Pomodoro technique of time management.

On October 1, Congress rolled out the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as the ACA or "Obamacare."  This month the Eagle tackles the legislation and point users towards accurate resources.

The Health Insurance Marketplace is the government portal to discover which healthcare options are available to individuals and employers. The website is the preferred method for enrolling, though those interested also have the option of mailing in a paper application (application form and instructions), or enrolling on the phone at 1-800-318-2596. The ACA is also on social media, and has live chat available through the Marketplace. On the front line for inquiries are Application Assistants, volunteers who are trained to handle the application process.

Each state also has Navigators, who are qualified to help applicants with a broader range of questions. Navigators have 30-40 hours of training, understand privacy and security laws, and must pass an annual certification process. They are also available for larger group trainings.

Because there were many months between signing the law and the rollout, scammers had plenty of time to plot. In addition to the usual tricks of trying to get Social Security Numbers or bank account information via phone or email, another popular scam is providing fee-based "help" with your insurance application. Though Navigators are paid by the government, they will never collect any money from applicants. Anyone who claims to be a Navigator but wants to be paid is not a legitimate Navigator and should be reported to the FCC.

Local help is also available. At www.in.gov/healthcarereform, visitors can find information on the Healthy Indiana Plan and a list of Navigators for Indiana. This list is growing, so if you don't see a Navigator close to your location, one should be added soon. There is also information on Application Assistants, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Small Business Health Options, and Non-English support at https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/.  Inspire also hosts a page of resources and links.

The ACA represents a seismic shift in how healthcare is handled in the United States, and is likely to create more legislation as Congress works on refining the process. For questions regarding the Act, or more generalized help searching government information, librarian Brandon Bowen is always ready to help.

Happy searching!

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