The main groups working to help Alaskans sign up for marketplace insurance plans haven’t successfully enrolled anyone. One week after after the launch of the federally run health insurance marketplace, it’s still not operational.
Health
Juneau’s uninsured get help navigating healthcare
Crystal Bourland’s full time job is helping people enroll in a health insurance plan under the new federal Affordable Care Act. Her first day on the job was Monday.
Sitka fish processor recalls two years’ worth of product
A Sitka seafood processor has recalled two-year’s worth of product, after a state inspection revealed that monitoring equipment had failed.
Tlingit & Haida housing authority, CCS to expand senior services in rural Southeast
Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority and Catholic Community Service on Monday announced the expansion of a program that helps senior citizens live independently in Southeast Alaska.
Apollo medivac insurer back in business
A popular medevac insurer is back in business after a several-month shutdown. Fairbanks-based Apollo Medi Trans failed to renew its license to operate in Alaska earlier this year.
Juneau’s Harborview Elementary School is crazy for World Hoop Day
How do you get 400 elementary school kids to hula hoop at the same time? Make it a school project for World Hoop Day.