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DECEMBER 5, 2014
Free help with Covered California The Brentwood Library is offering free, public office hours with Covered California representatives to assist residents in learning about their options, on Dec. 10, Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., with some translation services available for Spanish speakers, at 104 Oak St., across from Brentwood City Park. Area residents are encouraged to attend one of the free sessions to find out about program eligibility, and to see if they qualify for free Medi-Cal or financial assistance. A certified enrollment counselor or insurance agent will be on site to answer questions and assist with sign-ups. The open enrollment period for 2015 health insurance plans through Covered California began Nov. 15, and ends Feb. 15. For coverage beginning Jan. 1, the enrollment deadline is Dec. 15. Most people are required to have health insurance
or pay a tax penalty. In 2015, the penalty will be 2 percent of yearly household income, or $325 per adult and $162.50 per child under 18, whichever is higher. Registration is required, and is available in person at the Brentwood Library information desk; by calling 925-5165290; or online at ccclib.org/programs. Residents should bring proof of identity, such as a California identification card, driver’s license, or U.S. passport; proof of California residency, such as a rental or lease agreement or utility bill; proof of income, such as the past 30 days of pay stubs, income tax return, or award letters for unemployment, disability benefits or social security benefits; proof of citizenship, such as birth certificate, permanent resident card (green card) or certificate of naturalization; social security numbers, birth dates and home zip code.
Veterinary dentists bring pets, adopters together Pets in animal shelters have a new ally in their search for homes - veterinary dentists. Thanks to the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry’s Make Me Smile Shelter Project, shelter veterinarians and veterinary technicians nationwide will be receiving specialized training and equipment to help make sure homeless pets have dental exams and dental cleanings before they meet their new families. “Animals with periodontal disease are extremely difficult to place for adoption,” says Foundation Chair Dr. Jamie Anderson, a veterinarian and member trustee. “Animals with healthy mouths are more appealing because their breath is sweeter, and because they’re healthier and feel better.” The nonprofit group is donating time, re-
sources, equipment and expertise to train shelter veterinarians across the country, with the goal of making the animals more adoptable. In the Bay Area, board-certified veterinary dentists and trustees will be equipping the Contra Costa County Animal Shelter with dental equipment, and training their veterinary teams to rid resident pets of periodontal disease. Press is invited to see the veterinary dentists in action on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Contra Costa County Animal Shelter, which is located at 4800 Imhoff Place, in Martinez. “We hope they’ll take the opportunity to meet some of the wonderful pets in the shelter, too,” said Project Chair Barry L. Rathfon, DVM. “They’ll be seeing the difference dental cleanings can make in a pet’s life, and then making the biggest difference of all by adopting one of their own.”