| Affordable Care Act | Affordable Care Act | <i class="fa-solid fa-notes-medical"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/health-insurance-marketplace | Learn about the Affordable Care Act (ACA). | <div class="ExternalClass18796708E034421E9A61979585DCF4B6"><p></p><h2>Affordable Care Act (ACA)</h2><p>The comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010 (sometimes known as ACA, PPACA, or “Obamacare").</p><p>The law has 3 primary goals:<br></p><ul><li>Make affordable health insurance available to more people. The law provides consumers with subsidies (“premium tax credits") that lower costs for households with incomes between 100% and 400% of the <a href="https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/federal-poverty-level-FPL">federal poverty level</a> (FPL). Note: If your income is above 400% FPL, you may still qualify for the premium tax credit in 2021.</li><li><a href="https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/medicaid-expansion-and-you/">Expand the Medicaid program</a> to cover all adults with income below 138% of the FPL. (Not all states have expanded their Medicaid programs.)</li><li>Support innovative medical care delivery methods designed to lower the costs of health care generally.<br></li></ul></div> | health-insurance-marketplace | |
| Citizenship Resources | Citizenship Resources | <i class="fa-solid fa-flag-usa"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/citizenship-resources | Get Ready for Citizenship with Phoenix Public Library | <div class="ExternalClass0715AEB5E6DB4086BBF063680A24168B"><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Get Ready for Citizenship with Phoenix Public Library</span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br></span></div><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Phoenix Public Library offers print and online resources to help you become a U.S. citizen - from understanding the process to practicing for the citizenship test and building your vocabulary for your interview. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h4><h4><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br></span></h4><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Pick up a </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>Ready for Citizenship</strong> envelope</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> at your<a href="/locations"> local Phoenix Public Library location</a>. Place your important application documents in this envelope so they are easier to locate, organize and retrieve.</span></h4><div><br></div><h3><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Identification_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of identification cards in a stack" style="margin:5px;width:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></h3><h3>Identity Documents<br></h3><div><ul><li>Copy of your Permanent Resident Card (front and back)</li><li>Foreign Passport</li><li>Birth certificate (with English translation)</li><li>State-issued identification</li><li>Social Security Number<br></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Family_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of two children holding hands with two adults " style="margin:5px;width:50px;height:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>Proof of Family Ties<br></h3><div><ul><li>Children’s Birth Certificates (with English translations)</li><li>Court order and evidence of your financial support (child support payments, cancelled checks)</li><li>Marriage certificate</li><li>Evidence of good faith marriage</li><li><p>Proof of termination of all prior marriages (if any)<br></p></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Spouse_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of a man and a woman standing side by side" style="margin:5px;width:50px;height:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>Proof of Spouse's of Family Members' Immigration Status<br></h3><div><ul><li>U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport</li><li>Lawful Permanent Residence Card/Green Card</li><li>Work permit (TPS/DACA/etc.)<br></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Residency_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of a house" style="margin:5px;width:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>Proof of U.S. Residency<br></h3><div><ul><li>List of previous residence addresses with dates for the past 5 years<br></li><li>List of your employers (and/or schools) for past 5 years</li><li>List of all the trips of 24 hours or longer that you have taken outside of the U.S. during the past 5 years<br></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Legal_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of a scale" style="margin:5px;width:50px;height:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>Legal Documents<br></h3><div><ul><li>Police and court records, if any<br></li><li>Final court dispositions including judgement and indictments</li><li>“Selective Service Number” or a “Status Information Letter” from the Selective Service (if you are a male between the age of 18 and 26 while living in the U.S.)<br></li></ul><div><img src="/images/Interest%20Guides/Citizenship%20Resources/Becoming-a-US-Citizen_Fees_web.jpg" alt="Illustration of a dollar sign within a circle" style="margin:5px;width:50px;height:50px;vertical-align:baseline;" /><br></div><h3>USCIS Application Fees<br></h3><ul><li>A check/money order is due at the time the application is ready to be mailed to USCIS. Fees are subject to change without notice. <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees" target="_blank">Please check the USCIS website for current filing fees</a>.<br></li><li>You may qualify for a fee waiver or reduction. Documents needed to verify eligibility: most recent tax return forms with W-2s, most recent paycheck stubs and bank statements, official government documents if you receive government benefits.<br></li></ul><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> | citizenship-resources | |
| Earth Day | Earth Day | <i class="fa-solid fa-earth-americas"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/earth-day | Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 but Phoenix Public Library offers you resources to help you celebrate year-round! | <div class="ExternalClass624C42A8FD624006BC6D4547C342FA02"><h2>Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 but Phoenix Public Library challenges you to observe the spirit of Earth Day year-round!<br></h2><h2>Be inspired to be a better Earth-dweller with the reads and resources below.<br></h2></div> | earth-day | |
| Government Benefits | Government Benefits | | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/government-benefits | From health to housing, veterans benefits to Social Security, federal and local governments provide assistance to citizens through a variety of programs. Learn which Government Benefits might be available to you. | | government-benefits | |
| Identity Theft | Identity Theft | | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/identity-theft | Learn more about this national problem, what you can do to protect your identity and what steps to take if your identity is stolen. | <div class="ExternalClassABD53E20141C4A5DAA0DDF53C711B0D2">The FBI defines identity theft as the misuse of another individual's personal identifying information for fraudulent purposes. It is almost always committed to facilitate other crimes, such as credit card fraud, mortgage fraud, and check fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, about 8.1 million Americans were reportedly victims of identity fraud in 2010. Find out how you can prevent identity theft and what to do if you are already a victim with these helpful resources.<br></div> | identity-theft | |
| Tax Time | Tax Time | <i class="fa-solid fa-file-invoice-dollar"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/tax-time | Founding Father Benjamin Franklin noted, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Find links to the most common fillable federal forms, printable Arizona forms and other resources to help you be ready for tax day. | <div class="ExternalClassA1289F3BE17C489B8550FA3F9A03FF5E"><h3>The filing deadline for Tax Year 2025 for federal and Arizona income tax returns for individuals and businesses is <strong>Wednesday, April 15, 2026</strong>. For the latest news, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/" target="_blank">visit the IRS</a>.</h3><h3>For access to federal and Arizona tax forms and related resources, please scroll to the bottom of this page.</h3><h4><br></h4><h4>State Tax Customer Service<br></h4><ul><li><p>Phone: 602-255-3381 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br></p></li><li><p>Toll-free from 520 or 928 area code 800-352-4090</p></li><li><p>Live chat with ADOR staff, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on <a href="https://azdor.gov/" data-interception="off" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AZDOR.gov</a> and <a href="https://aztaxes.gov/">AZTaxes.gov</a></p></li><li><p>Make appointments, correspondence, and ask questions directly to ADOR staff 24/7 by sending an email to <a href="mailto:AZTaxHelp@azdor.gov" target="_blank">AZTaxHelp@azdor.gov</a>. Expected average response to emails by ADOR staff within 3 business days.</p></li><li><p>Walk-in: State and federal paper forms are available at the following offices Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Central Phoenix, Main Office</strong><br>1600 W. Monroe<br>Phoenix, AZ 85007-2650<br>Public parking is available to the east of the building<br></p><p><strong>Mesa Office</strong><br>55 N. Center<br>Mesa, AZ 85201<br><br></p><h2>Free Tax Help!<br></h2><h3><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar/burtonbarr?t=g&q=VITA&cid=-1&cal=-1&inc=0" target="_blank">View all VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs in the online calendar</a>.<br></h3><p><br></p></div> | tax-time | |
| The Informed Voter | The Informed Voter | <i class="fa-duotone fa-solid fa-box-ballot"></i> | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/the-informed-voter | Have your voice be heard. | <div class="ExternalClass261B3D243DCE4815B7DA325B96D4C815"><h3>Have your voice heard in the next election! Register to vote!<br></h3><h4><a href="https://azsos.gov/elections/voters/registering-vote" target="_blank">Arizonans, register to vote or update your voter information any time.</a></h4><h3><br></h3><h3>Already registered? </h3><p>Great! <a href="https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/get-voteready/">Get vote ready</a>.<br><br></p></div> | the-informed-voter | |
| Water Safety | Water Safety | | https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/interest-guides/community/water-safety | According to Phoenix Fire, there were a total of 69 drowning incidents in our community in 2012, including 15 fatalities - of which, 3 were children. Learn what you can do to keep your family safe around water | <div class="ExternalClass5A9080EECC1C45ACA7C890B6371D5386">As desert dwellers, we appreciate water - the local pool or one of Arizona's many beautiful lakes. But water can pose serious danger. Learn more about keeping safe around water.<br></div> | water-safety | |
