DATE CHANGED: Affordable Care Act Meeting Planned in Buffalo Grove

* Originally published Oct. 30. The date of the event has been changed to Nov. 14. The story has been updated to reflect that change.

State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and State Representative Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) invite area residents to attend an Affordable Care Act enrollment and information session from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Buffalo Grove Park District's Alcott Center. 

Certified Health Insurance Marketplace Navigators will be on hand to assist with enrollment and a representative from the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace will provide information and answer questions about the federal Affordable Care Act.

“The Affordable Care Act includes a mandate for most individuals to have health insurance or potentially pay a penalty for noncompliance. People in my legislative district are concerned about how the implementation of the ACA will affect them and their businesses. I felt it was necessary to provide them an opportunity to speak directly with experts,” Morrison said.

Nekritz added, “Many residents have special circumstances and are not sure how to answer the questions on the ‘Get Covered Illinois’ website. Those in attendance will be able to work one-on-one with a certified Health Insurance Marketplace navigator to make sure they get the proper information.”

To RSVP or for more information contact Nekritz at (847) 229-5499 or visit repnekrtiz@repnekritz.org, or call Morrison at (847) 945-5200 or email via her website, www.SenatorJulieMorrison.com.