Monday, March 3, 2014

Memorial Hall to host two-day health care event

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Memorial Hall will host a two-day health fair event this week.

The fair will be held from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on March 8 and 10 a.m. -3 p.m. on March 9.

Below is more information about the fair:
In a collaborative effort and with the support of Blue Cross and Blue Shields, The Mexican Consulate, Enroll Wyandotte, El Centro, Juntos, Amerigroup Real Solutions, United Health Care, and Advance Patient Advocacy, is hosting a two-day Health Fair this weekend, in an effort to help local residents through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Volunteers will be available to answer questions in both English and Spanish about the Affordable Care Act, and to assist with the application process. 

The deadline for individual enrollment is March 31, 2014. Screening services will also be available, including blood pressure, body mass index, and blood sugar checks. Child care will be provided for attendees.

WHEN:                 

March 8, 2014
9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

March 9, 2014
10 A.M. to 3 P.M.

WHERE:             

Memorial Hall
600 N. 7th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101                     

WHO:  Enroll Wyandotte is a collaboration of organizations educating the community about the Health Insurance Marketplace. Sponsors for this event include Blue Cross and Blue Shield, The Mexican Consulate , El Centro, Juntos, Amerigroup Real Solutions, United Health Care, and Advance Patient Advocacy. The event is open to the public.