The following is a list of resources from WebJunction to help libraries with information on the Affordable Care Act. For more information directly from WebJunction visit http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/ehealth.html Information on resources, including free online training, are included below. Feel free to share these links with other community partners that might be interested in these opportunities. * The CMS.gov Health Insurance Marketplace website<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3593852&l=337856&ctl=482D630:37D71AC352E2C078F960FC01C7C220D7CA6C8C52E4EE0978&> includes a training calendar<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3593852&l=337856&ctl=482D631:37D71AC352E2C078F960FC01C7C220D7CA6C8C52E4EE0978&> of free webinars in August and September, for those who wish to learn more about the basics of the Health Insurance Marketplace. You can sign-up for ongoing updates at the site. * CMS has information about how to become a Champion for Coverage<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3593852&l=337856&ctl=482D632:37D71AC352E2C078F960FC01C7C220D7CA6C8C52E4EE0978&> and how to apply to become a Certified Application Counselor Organization<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3593852&l=337856&ctl=482D633:37D71AC352E2C078F960FC01C7C220D7CA6C8C52E4EE0978&>. * The Institute of Medicine has a resource center<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3593852&l=337856&ctl=482D634:37D71AC352E2C078F960FC01C7C220D7CA6C8C52E4EE0978&> to help consumers understand and make health insurance decisions about the Affordable Care Act. Additional materials for download appear on the right hand side of the page. * A summary<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3593852&l=337856&ctl=482D635:37D71AC352E2C078F960FC01C7C220D7CA6C8C52E4EE0978&> of the 7/26 WebJunction webinar on Libraries and Health Insurance – Preparing for October 1, including access to the full webinar archive, is now available. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan