important Info From earlier this year

Good Afternoon,

I wish to share some important information with everyone that was discussed at today’s AGCOM meeting.

We heard from Nancy McBrady who spoke about the Corporate Transparency Act of 2024. She wanted everyone to be aware of what it entailed and meant for business owners, including small businesses. Below are important links to include the details, some frequently asked questions, and a fact sheet. Please check them out below to familiarize yourself:

• Article: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/articles/tidgren/TidFeb24.html
• Blogpost: https://www.calt.iastate.edu/blogpost/small-entities-must-file-new-beneficial-ownership-information-reports-2024
• FAQ’s: https://perkinsthompson.com/frequently-asked-questions-faqs-about-the-corporate-transparency-act/
• Fact Sheet: https://nationalaglawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/assets/articles/CTA-Fact-Sheet.pdf
• A PDF from Maine.gov: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/beneficialownership.pdf

Shelley Megquier shared a link from the town of Winslow if you wish to learn more about the Voluntary Municipal Farm Support Program: https://www.winslow-me.gov/departments/assessor/voluntary_municipal_farm_support_program.php

Megan Rochelo, Policy & Outreach Director from the Office of the Health Insurance Marketplace, shared some links for affordable coverage for Maine.

• Here is the link where folks can enroll in coverage and/or find local help to assist them in enrolling https://www.coverme.gov/shop/new-consumers
• Here is the link for our plan shopping tool. As I mentioned if you enter some basic income information you can get an idea of what your actual costs will be as opposed to just the “sticker price” of the plan. https://www.coverme.gov/shop/compare-plans-find-providers
• And finally this website has some general information on calculating income, and again links to assistance through our Consumer Assistance Center or an insurance broker or enrollment assister. https://www.coverme.gov/support/how-do-i