Report, Webinar to Inform Early Educators on Affordable Care Act Benefits

A report by nonprofit Opportunities Exchange and an upcoming webinar aim to inform early educators of the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The Report

According to the report “Health Insurance for the Early Childhood Workforce,” early educators’ poor compensation - and, specifically, their ability to access health insurance - can have dire implications for their own health and well-being as well as for the children and families they serve.

The report, written by nonprofit Opportunities Exchange, notes that tax credits available through the ACA Marketplace make it possible for every early child educator to access health insurance plans. However, the report says, this resource is vastly underutilized. 

The report highlights both the Individual Marketplace and the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) as viable alternatives to the private health insurance route. It offers examples of health care models, ancillary medical benefits, public sector strategies, and resources on finding a benefits broker.

The Webinar

An upcoming webinar titled “Solving the ECE Compensation Crisis: The Affordable Care Act is a Critical Piece of the Puzzle” will address issues raised in the report.

The webinar will run from noon to 1 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Those interested in attending the webinar should fill out the registration form online.