NEWS RELEASE--FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2014 For more information: Dan Besse, 336-722-1674. COUNCIL MEMBERS SPONSOR ENROLLMENT EVENT FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE THIS SUNDAY 3/23 WINSTON-SALEM--Several members of the Winston-Salem City Council are working this week to assist members of the community to sign up for quality, affordable heath care insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Participating Council Members have arranged for a walk-in signup assistance event to be held this Sunday, March 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Boulevard, Winston-Salem. Certified navigators will be present to provide information on options and help people with the enrollment process. There is no charge for this service. Council Members Denise Adams (North Ward), Dan Besse (Southwest Ward), Molly Leight (South Ward), Jeff MacIntosh (Northwest Ward), Derwin Montgomery (East Ward), and James Taylor (Southeast Ward) are helping spread the word on opportunities to access affordable care. They encourage all Winston-Salem residents who dont yet have health insurance to take advantage of the ACA open enrollment period to sign up. The open enrollment period for 2014 ends March 31. Individuals walking in for assistance in enrollment at the March 23 event can receive speedier assistance by bringing the following information: --Social Security numbers (or legal immigrant documentation numbers) for all family members to be enrolled. --Estimated income information for 2014 (such as a recent pay stub or 2013 W-2). --Employer information (if applicable), including name and address. Participating Council Members are also calling public attention to other opportunities to sign up for affordable health care this month. Among those opportunities are two similar health care information and enrollment events this Saturday, March 22: --10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Salvation Army / Ken Carlson Boys & Girls Club, 2100 Reynolds Park Road, sponsored by CHANGE (Community Helping All Neighbors Gain Empowerment); and --10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade Street. A number of other local community organizations are actively working to assist those signing up for coverage, including HealthCare Access, at 336-723-6565. Members of the National League of Cities are hosting events and activities around the nation this month to assist and encourage individuals and families without affordable health care coverage to sign up for coverage under the ACA. Individuals can enroll direct through healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:28:30 +0000
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