Schwank and Rozzi Hosted Free ACA Event for Constituents

November 18, 2020

Berks Community Health Center Oakbrook Community Outreach and Enrollment Specialist, Guadalupe Flores, helps a constituent sign up for health insurance during Sen. Judy Schwank and Rep. Mark Rozzi’s ACA Enrollment Event Wednesday.  

Reading, November 18, 2020 – State Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th district) and State Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-126th district) hosted a free Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment event at the Muhlenberg Township Building on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

During the event, healthcare consumers had access to expert help from the Berks Community Health Center to sign up for ACA or Medicare coverage through the new state insurance marketplace, Pennie. The open enrollment period is from November 1st to January 15th.

“Access to quality and affordable healthcare is now more important than ever,” Schwank said. “Yet finding and signing up for the right insurance plan can be intimidating. The Berks Community Health Center is a great resource for those who need help with health insurance decisions.”

“The deadline to sign up for healthcare is coming up fast and Berks residents need access to resources to help them choose the best health care plan for themselves and their families,” Rozzi said. “The process may seem difficult, but help is easy to find.”

The Berks Community Health Center is offering free appointments in-person or by phone to enroll. Call 484-772-4080 to make an appointment.

Contact: Jamie Klein, 610 929-2151, jklein@pasenate.com

 

Schwank and Rozzi Hosting Free ACA Event Nov. 22, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner to Speak

November 19, 2019

Reading, November 19, 2019 – State Sen. Judy Schwank and State Rep. Mark Rozzi are hosting a free Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Muhlenberg Township Building at 210 George Street on Friday, Nov. 22. Pennsylvania’s Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman will open the event and be available for media questions.

During the two-hour session, healthcare consumers will have access to expert help signing up for ACA or Medicare coverage. Medicare enrollment ends December 7 and the open enrollment period for ACA ends December 15.

Participants will need documentation to verify his or her annual income (a W-2 or pay stub) and a driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID.

“Pennsylvanians need access to affordable healthcare if they are to live healthier and more productive lives,” Schwank said. “This event is meant to give the citizens of Reading and Berks County another opportunity to sign up for healthcare.”

“The deadline to sign up for healthcare is coming up fast. We need to make sure everyone has access to the resources necessary to choose the best health care plan for themselves and their families,” Rozzi said. “It can seem like a daunting process, but help is available.”

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Contact: Jamie Klein, 610 929-2151, jklein@pasenate.com

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