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 enrollment events.

This Saturday, February 7th, 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)

Beginning at midnight on February 7th and continuing until midnight on February 15th, licensed counselors will be available around the clock by telephone to assist any Rock Island County residents who have not 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.

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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