Illinois State House District 70 issued the following announcement on Oct. 23
Health Insurance & Wellness Fair offered in DeKalb Nov. 2, hosted by Rep. Keicher, Rep. Demmer & DeKalb Public Library
Local residents interested in learning about their options to purchase a health care plan on the Get Covered Illinois marketplace and/or finding out whether they are eligible for Medicaid are invited to attend a free Health Insurance & Wellness Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. The event will be hosted by the DeKalb Public Library and sponsored by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Representative Tom Demmer (R-Dixon). The Library is located at 309 Oak Street in DeKalb.
Representatives from the Illinois Department of Insurance, Get Covered Illinois and other agencies will be on-hand to inform attendees of their health insurance options, including Medicaid and private plans. Area hospitals and other local healthcare organizations will also be on site to offer helpful guides, free brochures and consultation on the medical services they offer. Some will offer FREE health screenings as well.
“We are committed to making sure that local families are aware of all the options available to them when it comes to health insurance coverage,” Representative Keicher said. “We look forward to welcoming everyone on November 2 and helping local residents find the health care plan that best fits their family’s needs. We also thank the DeKalb Public Library for partnering with us to host this event.”
Demmer added, “The open enrollment period for individuals wanting to purchase health insurance through HealthCare.gov runs from November 1st through December 15th. I encourage anyone who is looking for information about public and private plans to attend this informational event.”
For questions or more information, please call Representative Keicher’s office at (815) 547-3436 or Representative Demmer’s office at (815) 561-3690. 0000
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