Full announcement from Pisgah Legal Services:
Local Residents Can Receive Free, Objective Health Insurance Information and Enrollment Assistance in the NC Health Insurance Marketplace on Saturday March 22, 2104 from 10 am- 4pm at Pisgah Legal Services, 62 Charlotte Street, Asheville NC 28801. Interested in Learning More? Call 855-733-3711 to book an appointment today!
With only 19 days left in Open Enrollment, Pisgah Legal Services is joining forces with other Buncombe County Enrollment Assisters, specifically Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) and Western Carolina Medical Society, to host “Get Covered Buncombe” on Saturday March 22, 2014 from 10 am- 4pm at the Pisgah Legal Services main office at 62 Charlotte Street in Asheville.
In-person enrollment assister appointments with staff and volunteers from each of the four enrollment assister organizations will be available throughout the day to help local residents enroll in health care coverage through the NC Health Insurance Marketplace. Appointments can be scheduled by calling toll free to 855-733-3711 and requesting an appointment on Saturday March 22nd at the Pisgah Legal Services office. To ensure you have all the information on hand for your appointment, you are encouraged to bring the following information:
Social Security Numbers (or document numbers for legal immigrants)
Employer and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage (for example, from pay stubs or W-2 forms—Wage and Tax Statements)
Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of your household
A completed Employer Coverage Tool for every job-based plan offered to every member of your household
Account log-in information if you already have created an account at healthcare.gov
Many uninsured area residents now have access to affordable health coverage through the new health insurance marketplaces created by the federal Affordable Care Act. The Marketplaces are a one-stop shop to help individuals and families shop for, select and enroll in qualified health plans. The Marketplace is also the way for eligible individuals or families to apply for assistance in receiving premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions to help with the cost of insurance, and help individuals access other federal and state health care programs, such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Council On Aging of Buncombe County – is a nonprofit serving Buncombe County for 50 years by providing services to people 60 years of age or older and those who care for them. Assistance includes Call-A-Ride, In Home Aide, Caregiver Support, Senior Dining, and many other services. In addition to the many services for seniors, the Council on Aging also provides Health Insurance Information Services to people over the age of 19, eligible under the Affordable Care Act and for those on Medicare. The Council on Aging has many opportunities for volunteers. For more information call the Council on Aging at 828-277-8288.
Pisgah Legal Services is a nonprofit providing free civil legal aid since 1978 to help low-income people meet their basic needs, such as protection from domestic violence, avoiding homelessness, finding safe housing, and accessing health care and subsistence income. Pisgah Legal Services has 18 attorneys on staff, and relies heavily on the pro bono legal services of 300+ volunteer attorneys and the help of more than 50 office volunteers. PLS’ main service area includes six counties in WNC, with offices in Asheville, Hendersonville, and Spindale. For more information, call Pisgah Legal Services at 828-253-0406 or toll free at 800-489-6144 or go to www.pisgahlegal.org
Western North Carolina Community Health Services, (WNCCHS) is a Federally-qualified community health center serving Buncombe County. WNCCHS provides primary health care services, integrated behavioral health services, and dental services to low income and uninsured residents of Buncombe County, NC at our Minnie Jones Health Center in Asheville. The MJHC is located at 257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville 28801. For more information, or to submit an enrollment application, visit www.wncchs.org or call 285-0622.
Western Carolina Medical Society is the physicians’ voice advocating for the health of the medical profession, the health of the patient, and the health of the community. The WCMS Foundation is the physician and community-led charitable arm of the medical society, addressing issues of access to quality healthcare, disparities in health, and health & wellness with three key programs, Project Access, the WCMS Interpreter Network, and our Certified Application Counselor Program. WCMS serves 16 counties in WNC and is located at 304 Summit Street, Asheville, North Carolina. For further information call 828.274.2267 or log onto www.mywcms.org
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