The Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) will host a two community workshops to help Starr County residents learn about their healthcare options in the Health Insurance Marketplace, the first on Saturday, January 18^th in Rio Grande City and the second on Wednesday, January 22^nd in San Isidro.  The workshops will feature presentations in English and Spanish from Enroll America and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) as well as time to meet face-to-face with a certified application counselor from local health centers. 

“The Affordable Care Act gives people the opportunity to purchase affordable health insurance coverage and take charge of their health care costs, many for the first time ever,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “In Starr County, 34.6% of people do not have insurance, one of the highest rates in the nation.  The deadline to enroll in a plan is March 31, 2014 and I encourage Starr County residents to come to this workshop to receive face-to-face help and advice about their new health care options.”

Anyone who wants to enroll in a plan should make sure they consult this checklist about items to bring. 

o   Social Security Number (or document numbers for immigrants)

o   Employer and income verification for every member of your household who needs coverage (such as pay stubs or W2 forms)

o   Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of your household

o   A completed Employee Coverage Tool form if someone in your household is eligible for a job-based plan http://marketplace.cms.gov/getofficialresources/publications-and-articles/marketplace-application-checklist.pdf

WHAT:      Two Community Workshops for Starr County Residents to Learn about the Health Insurance Marketplace

WHEN:      Saturday, January 18, 2014

English Presentations 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Spanish Presentations 10:40 AM – 11:10 AM

English Presentations 11:20 AM – 11:50 AM

Spanish Presentations 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

South Texas College

                   General Academics Building E

                   142 N FM 3167

                   Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Presentations in English and Spanish:

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

San Isidro Independent School District

                   1575 FM 1017

                   San Isidro, Texas 78588

WHO:        Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar

                   Enroll America

                   MHP, Inc.

                   Nuestra Clínica del Valle

                   Cognosante

                   Valley Baptist Health System

                   AARP

                   Starr County

                   Starr County Industrial Foundation

                   South Texas College

San Isidro ISD