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Shorter ACA Enrollment Period, More Demand, And Exploring K-12 Options At City School Fair

Luke X. Martin
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KCUR 89.3
Molly Moffett says the shorter ACA enrollment period is affecting the work of her group, the Community Health Council of Wyandotte County. "We've had a lot of calls with people concerned about the timeline to get in and enroll," she says.

Despite several unsuccessful attempts to repeal Obamacare outright, Pres. Donald Trump has made substantial changes in how the healthcare exchange works. Today, we discuss those changes, and how they're affecting folks who depend on the Affordable Care Act. Then, the City School Fair wants to make Kansas City, Missouri parents aware of all the possibilities for K-12 education that don't require moving to the suburbs. The fair is kicking off its second year helping parents and students explore their educational options.

The open enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act ends on Friday, December 15. Go to HealthCare.gov to enroll. For help enrolling, go to CoverKC.org or call United Way 2-1-1. More information at WyCoHealth.com and HCFGKC.org.

The City School Fair takes place at the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 11. Go to ShowMeKCSchools.org for more information.

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
As culture editor, I help you embrace what makes Kansas City fun and vibrant, whether it’s a championship sports franchise or a little-known wonder. I work with reporters to ensure KCUR stories on art, culture, and race fully reflect our diverse home so readers and listeners can take full advantage of what the metro has to offer. Email me at luke@kcur.org.