Who We AreFree clinic

volunteer-based, safety-net health care organizations that provide a range of medical, dental, pharmacy, and/or behavioral health services to economically disadvantaged individuals who are predominately uninsured*

Non-Profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations

Who We See

Uninsured

Low income

McLean County residents

EligibilityMcLean County Resident

185% Federal Poverty Guidelines

Not currently enrolled in effective 3rd party insurance

2013 Facts and Figures12,972 Total Patient Visits254 New Patients25,571 Prescriptions DispensedMed value $4.8 million729 Specialty Referrals

ACA Main ElementsInsurance Reform

Hospital and Care Reform

Individual Mandate

Medicaid Reform

Individual Mandate

Reality of Implementation Seasonal Workers

IRS as “enforcer”

Example for Family of 4 living at 150% federal poverty

What ACA doesn’t address

Affordability

Access

Health Literacy limitations

Effects on Healthcare SystemShortage of Providers

Sheer numbers of insured seeking care vs. existing providers

Medicaid providers

Who is left out? Undocumented individuals Individuals who don’t file taxes Various exemptions included in ACA Individuals who take the penalty

Questions?What is one thing about the ACA you learned today that you did not know?

What is one nugget about healthcare at our local level that you can share with someone?