MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: LET THE PAST GUIDE OUR FUTURE

Guest:  Jocelyn Riley, independent producer, writer, owner - Her Own Words, LLC

March is Women's History Month. On this program, Jocelyn Riley, takes us back in history to tell the real stories of women who have carved our past. Hear the story of Belle Case La Follette and her zealous appeal to give women the vote. Hear the poignant story of a Norwegian pioneer woman as she packs to leave home forever to create a new life in America. Applaud the physical and mental strength of women as they move into non-traditional careers. Join us as we CELEBRATE WOMEN.

For information on Her Own Words DVD's, go to www.herownwords.com

FACING THE MARCH 31 DEADLINE OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

Guest:  Donna Friedsam, Health Policy Programs Director, UW Population Health Institute

The full implementation of the Affordable Care Act is in its first year, and the deadline for enrolling in the health insurance marketplace is March 31st. On this program, Donna Friedsam, Health Policy Programs Director for the UW Population Health Institute, takes the conversation from there - explaining the deadlines, when coverage begins for whom, and what special enrollment periods are built into the Act. She describes the penalties and exceptions, what "keeping your plan" means, the options employers have for providing health care coverage, and the preliminary numbers of people who are moving from uninsured to the Marketplace, from BadgerCare to the Marketplace, and from uninsured into BadgerCare.

To apply for health insurance or BadgerCare through the Marketplace, go to www.healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 by March 31st.

NUTRITIOUS FOOD IS GOOD MEDICINE: MARCH FOR MEALS HIGHLIGHTS SENIOR NUTRITION

Guest:  Linda Lane, Chief Operating Officer, Registered Dietician, and Coordinator, Evening Meals on Wheels - Independent Living, Inc.

March is National Nutrition Month and March for Meals. On this program, Linda Lane talks about how important good nutrition is for all of us and the importance of good nutrition for seniors. Food is medicine, and depending on what we eat or don't include in our diets, our health is affected.  Good nutrition is one of the factors that can keep people healthy after being released from the hospital and can thwart unnecessary readmissions. What are the barriers for seniors eating well, and what help is available to provide seniors and those challenged with making nutritious meals with a well-balanced, healthy meal?

Independent Living's Evening Meals on Wheels and other noon Meals on Wheels programs are available to provide nutritious, delicious meals to those who would not otherwise have them. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated including vegetarian, diabetic and gluten-free requirements. Nutritious food helps sustain healthy living!

For information on volunteering to help with the Evening Meals on Wheels program or to inquire about having meals delivered, call 204-0923, or go to www.IndependentLivingInc.org.

DAIS - JUST A MILLION MILES FROM HOME

Guest:  Shannon Barry, Executive Director, DAIS - Domestic Abuse Intervention Services

On this program, Shannon Barry describes how domestic violence impacts us all - affecting the health of the victim, the family, the workplace and the community. Once considered "out of sight, out of mind," DAIS is taking the domestic abuse conversation out of the shadows and publicly addressing this growing scar in our society.

About 1/3 of cases referred to the Dane County District Attorney's office by local law enforcement agencies are domestic violence related. You will learn about LEAP - the Law Enforcement Advocate Partnership - that will be city wide by the end of summer.

And DAIS is just a million dollars away from opening the doors of the new DAIS Emergency Shelter this summer. This Shelter will provide safety and support to victims of domestic violence and will serve the community as an education and advocacy center.  For more information on the JUST A MILLION MILES FROM HOME Campaign or for information related to domestic abuse issues, go to abuseintervention.org.

NOTE: The deadline to sign up for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace is March 31. Go to Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to review your options and complete an application. For assistance, go to e4healthwi.org.

Also, the BadgerCare Plus Benchmark and Core Plans end on March 31. New BadgerCare rules apply to enroll in the new plans going into effect on April 1, 2014. Contact the Health Insurance Marketplace if you are unsure whether or not you are eligible for BadgerCare. The Marketplace will direct you to where you belong.

MONITORING YOUR FINANCIAL MATTERS: CREDIT REPORTS, CREDIT CARD SECURITY AND MORE...

Guest:  Daryll Lund, President/CEO, Community Bankers of Wisconsin

How does our credit status play a role in our overall financial picture? On this program, Daryll Lund describes how monitoring our credit can protect us from identity and financial theft and how easy it is for each of us to obtain our credit report - at no charge. Also, hear the latest on financial scams, new mortgage rules and more.

For a free copy of your credit report from all three credit bureaus, go to www.annualcreditreport.org.