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PACE Health Access Program, in conjunction with the Fishing Partnership, is hosting an Open Enrollment Event at the PACE main office located at 166 William Street on Tuesday, November 1st from 9AM until 1:30PM. People who need to renew their health insurance plans or apply for the first time should plan on attending.
November 1 st is the first day a person can enroll, re-enroll or change a 2017 insurance plan through the Massachusetts Health Connector. The last day to enroll or change a 2017 health plan is January 31, 2017. After January 31 st a person can enroll or change plans only if they qualify for a “Special Enrollment Period”. A Special Enrollment Period is available if a change has happened in the person’s life since the last enrollment period….like a life event..like getting married, losing other coverage or having a baby, or other life changing events. People who want to apply for MassHealth or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) can apply at any time during the year.
The SouthCoast Health Van will be in front of the building and will be giving wellness checks as well as Flu vaccine, Tetanus shots, and Pneumonia vaccines. Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Glucose checks will also be available. For more information call PACE 508-999- 9920.
