Last chance for ObamaCare enrollment assistance before the Jan. 15 deadline

ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE IN ORANGE COUNTY ON JAN 11 AS DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR OBAMACARE COVERAGE APPROACHES

January 15th Marks Deadline to Sign up for ObamaCare Coverage Effective on February 1, 2014, AltaMed Health Services to Offer Free Enrollment Assistance for Orange County Residents

WHAT: January 15th marks the deadline to sign up for health care coverage effective February 1, 2014 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Navigating through the new health insurance plans under the ACA can be overwhelming for many, especially for those who may be purchasing health insurance for the first time. On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., not-for-profit AltaMed Health Services, the largest network of Federally Qualified Community Health Centers in southern California, will provide the public with free enrollment assistance at its Health Insurance Resource Center in Santa Ana. Certified enrollment experts will be available to address the public’s questions regarding who qualifies for coverage under health care reform, what’s covered, where to enroll, who are the plan providers and more. The public can call 877-462-2582 to get more information.

With 10 clinics in Orange County, AltaMed offers access to affordable and high-quality primary care, dental care, prenatal and pediatric care, health and nutrition education, HIV services, pharmacies and more. AltaMed has delivered quality care to the underserved communities of Southern California for more than 40 years.

WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 2013, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: AltaMed Health Insurance Resource Center @ 2720 Bristol St., Santa Ana, CA 92704

WHY: In efforts to improve the health and well-being of uninsured Orange County residents, AltaMed has opened an Insurance Resource Center with certified experts to guide the public through Covered California enrollment.

CONTACT: Lauren Astor Jay Geer/Sandy Nesheiwat, AltaMed Miller Geer & Associates, (323) 622-2408 (562) 467-2020 x232 / (714) 606-7075 (mobile), lastor@la.altamed.org jay@millergeer.com / sandy@millergeer.com.

About AltaMed Health Services

AltaMed is Southern California’s leading nonprofit health care system delivering integrated primary care services, senior care programs, and health and human services for the entire family. AltaMed’s team of multicultural and bilingual physicians and health care professionals deliver superior quality care through an integrated delivery system of 44 sites and an affiliated Independent Practice Association (IPA) of contracted physicians in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

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