A HEADS UP: UNDERSTANDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

Florida CFO Jeff Atwater and the Dept. of Financial Services are offering webinars regarding information and resources for those with questions about the Affordable Care Act.  

The webinars are for individuals and small businesses.  

A consumer helpline is available at 1-877-693-5236.  

For FAQ’s and webinars dates and times:  http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/HealthReform.htm#.Uke4DoY7igY

FOR THE STUDENTS YOU KNOW

With a contest entry deadline of October 11, 2013 at 11:59 pm, judging will begin for a contest designed to engage students of all ages (from kindergarten to high school) to learn more about Florida’s economic history.  The entry can be art, writing or video.  It is part of the YOUR MONEY MATTERS initiative.  This contest is in honor of Florida’s 500^th Anniversary.

Students can be enrolled in any public, private, charter, virtual, home or alternative school for the 2013-2014 school year.  By 12-31-2013, announcements will be made of a total of $2625 awarded to the winning students.  

Find more information at MyFloridaCFO.com/YMM.

This site also features in their games section fun and educational tools to help children save. (http://www.myfloridacfo.com/YMM/Games/Default.aspx)