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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class Starting at ADRC PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Brown County   
Monday, 06 March 2017 16:03

caretaker-elderPowerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Next class starts Tuesday, March 14.


GREEN BAY - Caring for someone with a chronic illness such as dementia, cancer, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, physical or intellectual disabilities can be physically, emotionally and financially exhausting! Connect with Resources - Balance your Life - Take Care of Yourself!

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, adult child, sibling, or friend. Participants will learn to: Reduce stress, Improve self-confidence, Communicate feelings better and so much more. Class meets for 2.5 hours once a week, for 6 weeks.

Next class starts Tuesday, March 14 and runs until April 18th from 2-4:30pm p.m. @ the ADRC 300 S. Adams Street.

Cost is $20 (Suggested Donation) and includes all learning materials. Call the ADRC of Brown County at (920) 448-4300 if you have questions, need help with transportation, or need respite care for your loved one so you can attend. The ADRC may be able to help reimburse the cost of respite care.

Last Updated on Monday, 06 March 2017 16:14
 
The Financial Harm to WI of GOP Plan to Eliminate Health Coverage PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Robert Kraig   
Saturday, 25 February 2017 16:45

standing_hcRepealing the Affordable Care Act could have devastating economic repercussions for Wisconsin, including costing the over 190,000 Wisconsinites who buy insurance on the ACA marketplace an average of $4,953 per year and 45,700 jobs lost to our economy.

Last Updated on Saturday, 25 February 2017 17:18
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League of Women Voters Urges Action to Stop Repeal of Health Care PDF Print E-mail
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Written by League Women Voters WI, Andrea Kaminski   
Tuesday, 03 January 2017 16:19

aca-workingRepealing the ACA means undoing numerous protections for the American people and will leave millions of Americans uninsured and in poor health. Tell Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin that this is unacceptable.


MADISON - The national League of Women Voters has issued this Action Alert to defend our LWV public policy position in support of a health care system that provides access to a basic level of quality care for all U.S. residents and controls health care costs.

Today the U.S. Senate convenes for the start of the 115th session of Congress. It's a day full of celebration, ceremony and new beginnings. But the Senate leadership is expected to take their first official action to fully repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Repeal of the ACA will leave millions of Americans uninsured and in poor health. Tell Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin that this is unacceptable.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin: 202-224-5653   www.baldwin.senate.gov/feedback

Sen. Ron Johnson: 202-224-5323    https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/email-the-senator

Repealing the ACA means undoing numerous protections for the American people. These include a guarantee that pre-existing conditions can't be used as a reason to deny coverage and allowing young adults to remain on their parents' insurance plan until age 26. They also include coverage of preventive care, limits on out-of-pocket costs, and a prohibition on life-time insurance caps. The ACA ensures that women can no longer be charged more for health care than men.

We fought hard for these rights and protections -- going backwards is not in the country's best interest.

The passage of the ACA, commonly referred to as Obamacare, in 2010 was a major victory for the LWV. The League is committed to ensuring that Americans have the coverage and access to care that they need. State and local Leagues have continued to work with government agencies to implement the ACA in communities across the country.

The League will not stand by while members of Congress dismantle protections for the health and well-being of the American public. Our support is needed to assure that those who have been left without health care should not have this happen again. Tell Senators Baldwin and Johnson to oppose efforts to weaken or repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 January 2017 16:29
 
2017 Wisconsin Health Insurance Cost Ranking PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Kevin Kane   
Thursday, 22 December 2016 14:04

aca-workingFor the 3rd year in a row, Citizen Action calls on the Walker Administration to stop hiding Healthcare.gov insurance rates from consumers.

Last Updated on Friday, 23 December 2016 07:16
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