Residents now have until Monday April 14th to submit applications and estimates.
Original Article:
03/18 2014
Mayor William Peduto and U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 18, in Homewood to kick off the final drive for Affordable Care Act enrollment.
There are less than three weeks left for uninsured Pittsburgh residents before theMarch 31 enrollment deadline and Mayor Peduto, Congressman Doyle, Get Covered America Pennsylvania State Director Bill England, the Consumer Health Coalition's Beth Heeb and others will detail how easy it is to sign up. In-person enrollment assistance will be available at the event as well as information on how to get assistance elsewhere.
The event is open to the public and the media is encouraged to attend.
Who: Mayor William Peduto
U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle
Get Covered America Pennsylvania State Director Bill England
Beth Heeb of Consumer Health Coalition
Other stakeholders
What: Press conference to launch final Affordable Care Act enrollment push in Pittsburgh, followed by in-person enrollment assistance
When: Tuesday, March 18, 3 p.m.
Where: Homewood YWCA, 6907 Frankstown Ave.
Wednesday: Affordable Care Act help in Pittsburgh
The March 31 open enrollment deadline under the Affordable Care Act is almost here. That's why I'm co-sponsoring an event this week that can help you and your family, friends and neighbors get covered.
You're invited to come to the Hill District YMCA, 2114 Centre Ave., this Wednesday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to ask experts your questions and sign up for coverage before the deadline.
Four key things to know:
1. Financial assistance is available for many Allegheny County residents.
2. There is NO charge for the in-person assistance Wednesday.
3. All plans will cover essential health benefits.
4. It doesn’t matter if you have a pre-existing condition.
For more information, please call my office at 412-471-7760.
The March 31 open enrollment deadline under the Affordable Care Act is almost here. That's why I'm co-sponsoring an event this week that can help you and your family, friends and neighbors get covered.
You're invited to come to the Hill District YMCA, 2114 Centre Ave., this Wednesday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to ask experts your questions and sign up for coverage before the deadline.
Four key things to know:
1. Financial assistance is available for many Allegheny County residents.
2. There is NO charge for the in-person assistance Wednesday.
3. All plans will cover essential health benefits.
4. It doesn’t matter if you have a pre-existing condition.
For more information, please call my office at 412-471-7760.
03/17 2014
Swinburne St is closed until further notice because of the rockslide this weekend. Crews are currently working to remove debris, secure the hillside and install jersey barriers. DPW was not able to provide a timeline for when it will reopen. Will keep you posted.
APRIL 6, 2014 TIME: 10:00-1:00PM
Sun., Apr. 6, 10am – 1pm, Frick Park (meet at lower Frick parking lot on Lancaster Street). Info & registration here.
Learn how and when to effectively identify and remove common invasive plants in the spring. Get tips on how to differentiate them from their native lookalikes.
Putting the "oak" back in Oakland. Looking for new ideas, projects from murals, to tree and other plantings, etc, and volunteers to help get the work done.
Next meeting: Thursday, March 20th from 6:00-7:15PM at the Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 – See more at:
03/13 2014
Next meeting: Wednesday, March 19th, 12pm, UPMC’s Scaife Hall, Room 1105 BC. 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Directly across from Petersen Events Center. Take elevator to 11th floor. Please RSVP by contacting 412.621.7863 ext. 21 or oakwatch@opdc.org.
If on foot, enter at 3500 Terrace Street (across from the Petersen Events Center) and take the elevators to the 11th floor. Presby’s cafeteria is on the 11th floor if you would like to arrive early and grab a sandwich.
If driving, you may park in Presby’s main garage (enter on either Terrace or Lothrop).
Parking vouchers will be provided, but be sure to take a ticket upon arriving at the garage. Upon leaving, you will present your ticket with the voucher and be home free! Or, back to the office, free!
Read up on last month’s meeting here:
http://www.opdc.org/oakwatch/
If you’re considering applying for a facade grant through OPDC, or other home improvements, Design Consults if offering FREE 15 minute consultations Tuesday 3/18/14 6-7:30pm at Oakland Career Center – Community Room 294 Semple St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Bring photos of your property so the designers can provide personalized advice.
Click on the flyer for more info and how to sign up for a consultation:
Two different programs are available for home improvements. You can check out the previous posts for further details and links.
Oakland Residential Facade Grant Program – Applications due April 1, 2014