TOMS RIVER –  During December & January, the Ocean County Library is offering free, affordable healthcare coverage enrollment information.

 

Ocean County Library has partnered with three groups to assist people check if they are eligible for the ACA healthcare plans and find the best policy to fit their needs and budget. Whether one is uninsured or just wants to explore their options, the marketplace will help find coverage that’s right for you and your family.

 

The Open Enrollment period continues until January 31, 2016, but if one wants coverage to begin Jan. 1, 2016 he or she must sign up by Dec. 15, 2015.

 

To see if you are qualified for reduced premiums bring the following information to your appointment:

  • Home and mailing addresses for everyone applying
  • Social Security numbers or document information for lawfully present residents
  • Employer and income information for every member of your household and your best estimate of what your household income will be in 2016
  • If you had coverage in 2015, policy numbers for any current health insurance or household members and notices from your current plan that includes your plan ID
  • Information about job-based insurance for which you or anyone in your household is eligible.

The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, 732-643-5888, will hold health insurance information sessions at four branches. Call the FoodBank to set up an appointment.

 

They will appear at these branches:

  • Long Beach Island, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, Mon. Dec. 14, 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Toms River, 101 Washington St., Mon. Dec. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Mon. Dec. 21, 3 to 7 p.m.
  • Manchester, 21 Colonial Dr., Mon. Dec. 28, 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Pt. Pleasant Beach, 710 McLean Ave., Mon. Jan. 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Long Beach Island, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, Mon. Jan. 4, 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Toms River, 101 Washington St., Mondays Jan. 11 and 18, 3 to 7 p.m.
  • Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., Mon. Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Mon. Jan. 25, 3 to 7 p.m.

 

Ocean Health Initiatives, 732-363-6655, will hold sessions at six branches. Call OHI for an appointment.

 

OHI will appear at these branches:

  • Tuckerton, 380 Bay Ave., Thur. Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Wed. Dec. 16, 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Little Egg Harbor, 290 Mathistown Rd., Wed. Dec. 23, 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Tuckerton, 380 Bay Av., Mon. Dec. 28, 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Toms River, 101 Washington St., Wed. Dec. 30, 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., Wed. Jan. 6, 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Tuckerton, 380 Bay Ave., Thur. Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Long Beach Island, 217 S. Central Ave, Surf City, Wed. Jan. 13, 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Wed. Jan. 20, 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., Wed. Jan. 27, 2 to 4 p.m.

 

The Family Resource Network, 800-355-0271, will hold sessions at five branches. Call the Network for an appointment.

 

They will appear at these branches:

  • Upper Shores, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, Tue. Dec. 15, 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Pt. Pleasant Borough, 834 Beaver Dam Rd., Fri. Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Barnegat, 112 Burr St., Sat. Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Pt. Pleasant Borough, 834 Beaver Dam Rd., Tue. Dec. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Little Egg Harbor, 290 Mathistown Rd., Tue. Dec. 29, 4 to 8 p.m.
  • Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Tue. Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Upper Shores, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, Tue. Jan. 12, 4 to 8 p.m.
  • Lacey, 10 E. Lacey Rd., Forked River, Fri. Jan. 15, 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Barnegat, 112 Burr St., Sat. Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Jackson, 2 Jackson Dr., Tue. Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Stafford, 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin, Tue. Jan. 19, 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Lakewood, 301 Lexington Ave., Tue. Jan. 26, 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Waretown, 112 Main St., Fri. Jan. 29, 2 to 5 p.m.