The Health Insurance Marketplace is an online tool to investigate and select the best medical health insurance plan for your situation. All the options available in the Health Insurance Marketplace are ACA compliant. "ACA compliant" means that the insurance plan follows the rules of the Affordable Care Act, which was… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection December 11, 2025
Hamilton County Job and Family services operates a program for Medicaid-eligible customers called the Non-Emergency Transportation program, or NET. This program provides transportation for any Medicaid eligible individual traveling to and from medical appointments that can be billed to Medicaid. Transportation can be in the form of bus passes, van… ...
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What do you do if you get sick and have no insurance? Rather than risk the possibility of incurring medical debt, many simply don't seek medical care. This can lead to significant illness that otherwise was easily treatable. It is important for individuals and families to know that there are… ...
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During the holidays, Metro’s fixed-route, MetroNow! and Access paratransit services will operate on the normal schedule, except on Christmas and New Years day. Instead of following the regular Thursday schedule on these days, Metro transit services on Christmas day will follow what is normally the Sunday schedule, and New Year's… ...
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There are a number of agencies in the Greater Cincinnati Area that provide low income families holiday assistance, offering Christmas gifts, meals, clothing, groceries and toys. Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army are two of these organizations. Toys for Tots provides children, including immigrants and newborns, free Christmas toys,… ...
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The Ohio Department of Insurance publishes a monthly newsletter covering the latest developments that affect Senior Health Insurance in Ohio. The newsletter can be read online at insurance.ohio.gov. Here are the highlights we selected of the December 2025 edition: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7th With just around a week… ...
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If you had Marketplace health insurance in 2025, you can renew, change, or update your plan for 2025 until January 15, 2026. If you want your coverage to start by January 1st, 2026, then you must enroll by December 15th. Doing nothing will automatically re-enroll you in the program you… ...
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Research shows that individuals who are shown very brief "Hands Only" CPR training videos are significantly more likely to attempt CPR and show superior CPR skills than individuals who are not shown the videos. Such exposure makes a significant life saving difference when no one formally trained in CPR is… ...
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Help Centers are provided by the Hamilton County Court system to provide legal assistance representing yourself in Municipal Court or Juvenile Court. The Help Centers are staffed with three full-time attorneys and two paralegals, and are supported by volunteer law students and volunteer attorneys in the community. These services are… ...
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It is crucial to prioritize supporting children during the holidays when one or more parents are suffering from addiction. The holiday season can be especially challenging for families affected by substance use disorders, as it can exacerbate feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and sadness. By providing a safe and nurturing environment,… ...
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In partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra, there are FREELY available 40+ weeks of daily mindfulness exercises. The exercises are available as YouTube videos, about 5 minutes long each, and designed to facilitate brain development with music and mindfulness instruction. The exercises were developed for ages preschool through 12th grade, but… ...
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Cincinnati Metro bus services are offering FREE fares on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday November 28th. This includes all Metro fixed-route, paratransit, and MetroNOW! services. The initiative aims to encourage everyone to shop local and avoid the hassles of traffic and parking during the busiest shopping day of the year. Maps… ...
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When temperatures outside fall below 60 degrees for 24 consecutive hours, landlords in Cincinnati must provide a minimum temperature of 70 degrees inside rental units. Landlords who don't comply can face fines up to $300 for the first day and $750 for each additional day they don't supply heat. Additionally,… ...
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