In preparation for the rapidly-approaching end of open enrollment in the Illinois Health Marketplace on February 15th, The Project of the Quad Cities/Get Covered Illinois will be initiating 24-hour consumer access and hosting several special Saturday enrollment events throughout Rock Island County.
Beginning at midnight on February 7th and continuing until midnight on February 15th, licensed In-Person Counselors will be available around the clock by telephone to assist any Rock Island County residents who have not yet obtained qualified health coverage or who have questions about any part of the Affordable Care Act. Anyone seeking information about enrollment deadlines, insurance plans, Medicaid eligibility, or tax penalties can get immediate assistance by calling (309)269-9306.On Saturday, February 7, counselors will be enrolling consumers at the following two locations and times:
-Ybarra Gomez VFW Post 8890 (12-3pm;1810 1st Street, East Moline)
-Blackhawk Township Office (12-3pm;230 4th Street, Milan)
On Saturday, February 14th, counselors will be available at these locations and times:
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (10-1pm;630 7th Avenue; Rock Island)
Silvis Public Library (10:30-2pm; 105 8th Street; Silvis)
The Project of the Quad Cities office (2-5pm; 2316 5th Avenue, Moline)
Navigators will also be available in person on February 15th, the final day of enrollment, from 8 am to midnight, at The Project of the Quad Cities office at 2316 5th Avenue, Moline. Walk-ins are welcome!
Residents who still lack health coverage are urged to contact TPQC at their earliest opportunity to sign up for a marketplace plan or if eligible, apply for Medicaid. The penalty for lacking qualified health coverage in 2015 increases to $325 per uninsured adult, up to a maximum of $975 per household!!!
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