Vol. 25 - No. 30
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By Kimberly Bosco MANCHESTER – Th ree Manchester Township High School students were recently honored for their positively uplifting project, bringing kindness and self-esteem to the halls of Ridgeway Elementary. At a recent Board of Education meeting, MTHS freshmen Cal-
–Photos courtesy Manchester School District lie Rommel, Gabriella Edwards and Cheyenne Gann of Girl Scout Troop 300 were recog-
nized for their Silver Award project, which focused on kindness, respect and character
education. While walking down the hallway at Ridgeway (Scouts - See Page 4)
Soldiers Overseas Request Christmas Decorations
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Troops serving overseas are in a hostile, harsh environment, and welcome anything that reminds them of home. And nothing says a piece of home like Christmas decorations. Lloyd Mullikin, a Bayville resident and a veteran, has been collecting items to send to troops. He ships them in boxes to soldiers that he has been in contact with, so that he knows exactly what
they are looking for. “With Christmas coming, I am starting to be asked for simple decorating items, such as lighting, etc.,” Mullikin wrote to some of the folks who regularly support his mission. “Nothing fancy, just cheap dollar store items,” came the request of a soldier serving in Afghanistan. One Base Commander has told him that they set
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By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – It’s that time of year once again. Time to put away the Halloween decorations, prepare those Thanksgiving recipes, and – most important – enroll in health insurance plans. The 2020 Open Enrollment period has begun, running from November 1 to December 15, 2019. For those who may live on lower incomes or simply cannot afford costly health insurance premiums, fear not. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is still in effect. If you don’t have health insurance provided through a job, Medicare, Medicaid, etc., live in the U.S. and are a U.S. citizen, you can visit the Healthcare Marketplace to apply for coverage from the government. Despite numerous attacks by the Trump administration, Obamacare remains standing with approximately 4.1 million individuals enrolled in ACA health insurance plans for 2019, according to a report by BBC. Since its implementation in 2010, the ACA has helped millions receive the health care they need. “Before the ACA, health insurance was unaffordable and unavailable for many. Now, with Obamacare, if you meet certain qualifications, the government will help pay for your monthly premiums and out-of-pocket cost. And for those who have preexisting medical conditions, you can no longer be denied coverage under Obamacare,” according to the ACA website. While the Trump administration has been successful in repealing the Obamacare requirement which dictates that one must buy health insurance or pay a tax penalty, the law itself still stands. Beginning November 1, 2019, you can begin your application to enroll in a 2020 health plan. You must enroll before December 15, 2019 unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. There are certain life changes that can qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period including getting married, having a baby or adopting a child, getting divorced or legally separated, death of someone on your marketplace plan, moving, and loss of health insurance among others, according to Healthcare.gov. Plans sold during the 2020 Open Enrollment period will take effect on January 1, 2020. In addition, the amount you pay for insurance (Act - See Page 5)
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