8 THE QUEENS COURIER • HEALTH • NOVEMBER 7, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Jamaica Hospital ready for Obamacare BY LIAM LA GUERRE [email protected] Residents looking for more information about insurance health under the new Affordable Care Act need not search too far. Offi cials from Jamaica Hospital said they are planning to reach out to the community to help people learn about plans under New York State of Health, the state’s dedicated health care marketplace under the health care reform law. “The hospital wants to be a resource for the community in helping them understand,” said Michael Hinck, Jamaica Hospital spokesperson. Jamaica Hospital will send offi cials to explain New York State of Health to community groups, answer questions about insurances plans and try to eliminate any “confusion” residents may have. They will also post information about the marketplace on the hospital’s website and they plan to add a dedicated phone line so people can call with any questions. Hinck added hospital staffers have been trained to be knowledgeable about the new health care law and New York State of Health so they can answer patients’ questions when they come for care. With more people having access to health insurance, offi cials acknowledge that it will increase the number of patients coming to the hospital, but they believe Jamaica can withstand the surge. “January fi rst is a little bit of an unknown,” said David Evangelista, director of managed care at Jamaica. “I think Jamaica Hospital more so than most should be well positioned to serve the population.” THE COURIER/Photo by Liam La Guerre Offi cials at Jamaica Hospital are planning various ways to inform the public about health insurance plans under New York State of Health. THE COURIER/Photo by Liam La Guerre Offi cials at Jamaica Hospital are planning various ways to inform the public about health insurance plans under New York State of Health. ORTHODONTICS • INVISALIGN© • KIDS SCHOOL CHECK-UPS BELL BLVD. DENTAL, P.C. Advanced Center For Laser & Implant Dentistry Meet Dr. Song Fully Qualified in LANAP Diplomat of American Board of Periodontology Harvard Trained Periodontist Complimentary Exam, Panoramic X-rays & Consultation Not valid with any other offer. $150 OFF Each Dental Implant Not valid with any other offer. Dental Laser Gum Surgery Available Here What is LANAP? Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure Laser is a gentle, conservative and non-invasive alternative to the old-fashioned non-laser cut and suture method. Utilizing a Dental Laser (that kills up to 99% of the bacteria) without having to significantly excise or eliminate gum tissue, has revolutionized periodontal treatment. LASER GUM SURGERY 46-01 Bell Boulevard • Bayside •718.281.2222 www.lanapny.com NO FEAR NO CUTTING NO STITCHES NO PAIN MOST DENTAL INSURANCE ACCEPTED REASONABLE FEES
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