Libraries Connecting You to Coverage: 2019-2020

Overview

PLA, in partnership with Community Catalyst and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, are working together to inform communities about about the Open Enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act for 2020. Open enrollment begins November 1, 2019-December 15, 2019. Consumers that receive in-person assistance are nearly 60% more likely to enroll in the health insurance marketplace. Public libraries, as critical community anchors, are well positioned to share information about the open enrollment period and support patron’s efforts to enroll successfully. Up to 100 public libraries will receive $500 to to support efforts to increase communication, awareness and education about the upcoming the Open Enrollment period.

Awardees will be required to do brief monthly reporting on communications reach and related activities.

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* 1. Contact information

Name *

Library Name *

Outlet name (if applicable)

Address *

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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* 2. How many years have you worked in the library profession?

Less than 2 years

2-4 years

5-9 years

10-14 years

15-19 years

20-24 years

25-29 years

30 or more years

N/A

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* 3. What function(s) do you perform in your work? (Check all that apply.)

Administration (director, assistant director, department head, branch manager, etc.)

Public Services (reference or circulation for children or adults)

Programming (classes, makerspaces, etc.)

Technical Services (acquisitions, cataloging, etc.)

Information Technology (website, training, etc.)

Outreach (marketing, public relations, etc.)

Not employed in a public library

Other (please specify)

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* 4. My library locale is (as defined by IMLS)

Rural

City

Suburban

Town

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* 5. What is the population size your library serves?

Less than 5,000

5,000 - 9,999

10,000-24,999

25,000-49,999

50,000-99,999

100,000-240,999

250,000-499,999

500,000-999,999

1,000,000 or greater

Don't know

N/A

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* 6. Using the 2017 U.S. Census Bureau Data, select your state and county to find the number of uninsured persons. Select the range that fits your county's data best.

Under 1,000

1,000 - 5,000

5,000 - 10,000

10,000 - 15,000

15,000 - 20,000

Over 25,000

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* 7. Please share how you would like to use the funds, if awarded (check all that apply):

Newsletter or eblast ads

Targeted social media ads (Twitter or Facebook)

Offer a display with printed materials

Host an Open Enrollment event, program or workshop

Participate in a health fair

Radio advertisements

Hire a Certified Application Counselor or Agent

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Contact information

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* 2. How many years have you worked in the library profession?

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* 3. What function(s) do you perform in your work? (Check all that apply.)

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* 4. My library locale is (as defined by IMLS)

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* 5. What is the population size your library serves?

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* 6. Using the 2017 U.S. Census Bureau Data, select your state and county to find the number of uninsured persons. Select the range that fits your county's data best.

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* 7. Please share how you would like to use the funds, if awarded (check all that apply):

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* 8. (Optional) Describe your intentions for using the funds.