Health Insurance Navigators Assist in

Affordable Care Enrollment

AACOG Navigators have assisted 2,706 individuals enroll in affordable health insurance under a grant awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).   Over 90% of enrollments occurred in the second quarter of the grant year ended March 31st.   Almost one half of enrollees speak languages other than English and 44% live in communities outside of Bexar County. 

All Navigators participating in the program have meet stringent new certification requirements established by the Texas Department of Insurance.  

This grant will conclude on July 31, 2014 and the Alamo Area Council of Governments will have the opportunity to apply for a second year grant through CMS.

 

  

 

Social Security Administration Launches Social Security's Disability Education and Awareness Initiative

The Social Security Administration has launced a new education and awareness initiative "The Faces and Facts of Disability".

Through this campaign, the intent is to educate the public about the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program.  To learn more about the campaign, www.socialsecurity.gov.