Local libraries provide free help enrolling in health coverage

A certified HealthCare Navigator will be available at six Alachua County Library District locations through February 15, to provide information about health insurance options available under the Affordable Care Act as well as assist with signing up for health coverage.

Anyone wishing to enroll in health insurance, shop for a new plan or renew their health coverage can visit one of these locations for free, unbiased assistance. Information on local resources available for those who doesn’t qualify for the discounts and can’t afford the insurance is also available.

Cone Park Branch, Headquarters Library, Library Partnership and Tower Road Branch will have a bilingual (Spanish-English) HealthCare Navigator at the dates and times listed below. HealthCare Navigators are trained and scheduled by Suwannee River Area Health Education Center and the Epilepsy Foundation.

Please call branch libraries or check for the latest schedule updates at www.aclib.us/events.   

Alachua Branch, 14913 NW 140 Street, Alachua, Phone: 386-462-2592
Mondays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., January 12, February 2

Cone Park Branch, 2841A E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Phone: 352-334-0720
Bilingual HealthCare Navigator: Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., January 8, 22, February 12

Headquarters Library, 401 E. University Avenue, Gainesville
Bilingual HealthCare Navigator: Wednesdays 5 to 7:30 p.m., January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
Fridays 12:00 p.m. to 6 p.m., January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13

High Springs, 135 N.W. 1 Avenue, High Springs, Phone: 386-454-2515
Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 9 – canceled
Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., January 23 – canceled

Library Partnership, 1130 N.E. 16 Avenue, Gainesville, Phone: 352-334-0165
Bilingual HealthCare Navigator: Thursdays 12 to 6 p.m., January 15, 29 February 5

Millhopper Branch, 3145 N.W. 43 Street, Gainesville, Phone: 352-334-1272
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., January 6, 13, 20, 27
Tuesdays 1 to 6 p.m., January 6, 13, 20, February 3, 10
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., January 8, 15, 22, 29
Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m., January 10, 17, 24, 31

Tower Road Branch, 3020 S.W. 75 Street, Gainesville, Phone: 352-333-2840
Bilingual HealthCare Navigator: Mondays 1 to 7 p.m., January 12, 26, February 2, 9
HealthCare Navigator: Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
Sundays 1 to 4:30 p.m., January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15

For more information, please visit the Library District’s eBranch at www.aclib.us or contact Nickie Kortus at (352) 334-3909, nkortus@aclib.us. For information about HealthCare Navigators from Well Florida Council in the North Florida area, please visit http://ncfnavigators.org/English.

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