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KGNS: Cuellar announces beginning of open enrollment period for health insurance
Washington,
November 14, 2014
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Health Care
KGNS: Cuellar announces beginning of open enrollment period for health insurance Posted: Fri 10:37 AM, Nov 14, 2014 LAREDO, TEXAS (Office of Henry Cuellar) - Congressman Henry Cuellar announced this year’s open enrollment period for health insurance will begin this Saturday, November 15. Residents of Webb County who do not have health insurance can sign up between November 15th and February 15th. Those residents seeking health coverage starting in 2015 must enroll in a plan by December 15th. On Saturday, November 15th, the Office of Congressman Cuellar will host an enrollment workshop for Webb County residents from 10am-4pm at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Laredo Regional Campus Library, located at 1937 E. Bustamante Street. “Millions of people across the country and in Texas have already enrolled in health insurance,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Our communities in South Texas and on the border have among the lowest rates of health insurance coverage in the country as well as some of the highest rates of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other issues. Having health insurance means peace of mind not just for you but for those who depend on you – children, parents, and grandparents. With the opening of this year’s open enrollment period, I want to encourage consumers living in my district who do not have insurance to start looking at your options early and to reach out to my office and the local organizations listed here should you have any questions.” To preview plans in your area after the new feature is live, visit: https://www.healthcare.gov/see-plans/. To obtain coverage, enrollees should have available proof of income, a form of identification, proof of residence, and their social security numbers. The following organizations can provide in person health insurance assistance to consumers in Congressman Cuellar’s district: Centro Aztlán 406 Scott St, Laredo, TX 78040 (956) 724-6244
City of Laredo Health Department 2600 Cedar Ave, Laredo, TX 78040 http://www.ci.laredo.tx.us/health/healthindex.htm (956) 795-4901
Doctors Hospital of Laredo 10700 McPherson Rd Laredo,TX 78045 http://www.doctorshosplaredo.com/ (956) 523-2700
Gateway Community Health Center 2007 S Zapata Hwy, Laredo, TX 78046 (956) 523-3622 or email enrollme.gateway@tachc.org
Laredo Medical Center 1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041 http://www.laredomedical.com/laredo-medical-center/home.aspx (956) 796-2860
South Texas Development Council 1102 Dicky Lane Laredo, TX 78043 (956) 722-3995
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