“HealthConnectNow” Enrollment Event Scheduled for March 9 at Bel Air Library

From the Harford County Health Department:

Bel Air, MD – March 6, 2014 – On Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00pm, the Bel Air branch of the Harford County Public Library, located at 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue in Bel Air will play host to “HealthConnectNow!” to enroll uninsured Marylanders in quality, affordable health coverage through Maryland Health Connection.

The health fair is one in a series of events being held throughout Maryland sponsored by the state’s health insurance marketplace to inform individual and families about their health coverage options under the federal Affordable Care Act and help them obtain health coverage before the March 31 deadline for open enrollment.

Maryland Health Connection Navigators and Assistors as well as insurance carriers and brokers, will be on hand to answer questions and help attendees enroll and see if they qualify for financial assistance that would lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs or Medicaid. Those enrolling in health coverage should bring the following:

–Social Security Numbers for you and family members (or document numbers for any legal immigrants who need insurance)
–Employer and income information for everyone in your family (for example, from pay stubs, W-2 forms, or wage and tax statements)
–Policy numbers for any current health insurance
–Information about any job-related health insurance available to your family

Other organizations will provide free screenings. The health fair will also feature food and entertainment, as well as demonstrations and information on healthy eating and fitness.

“HealthConnectNow!” events are sponsored by Maryland Health Connection to enroll the state’s uninsured in health coverage by March 31 deadline. To learn more about the event, to get more information concerning health coverage choices that fit personal needs and family budgets, or to receive individual assistance regarding health care enrollment contact the Health Department’s Division of Care Coordination at 410-273-5626 and ask about the Maryland Health Connection. To enroll in health coverage, go to MarylandHealthConnection.gov or call 1-855-642-8572 / 1-855-642-8573 TTY. Additional information also is available on the Harford County Health Department website at www.harfordcountyhealth.com.