Posted By NYC Newswire on healthynyc.com
NEW YORK (October 23, 2017) – Today JIG Media, producers of the Healthy NYC Expo, announced that EmblemHealth will be facilitating an Open Enrollment Information Session during the Healthy NYC Expo, Presented by ShopRite, Saturday Nov. 4, 2017 at the Brooklyn Sports Club.
With the uncertainty of health care during this time, and questions that New Yorkers might have about Medicare, this Open Enrollment Information Session is even more important to attend. For those who are turning 65 soon or already have Medicare but want to switch plans, then this session will answer any questions they might have. For example, you can switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan or possibly qualify for medicaid with your medicare, and become eligible for a Dual Plan/SNP. Your coverage for medicare will be effective on January 1 of the upcoming year, however coverage for Dual Plan/SNP will begin the next month.
“We are happy to have EmblemHealth on board to provide this valuable session during the Healthy NYC Expo.”, stated Vernon Jones Sr, CEO of JIG Media. “Attendees will be able to get answers and clarity about the Open Enrollment process, which is so important during this time when people are nervous about their health coverage.”
“We are excited to participate in the Health NYC Expo, which serves as an opportunity to provide helpful information during this Open Enrollment season. At EmblemHealth, we are committed to initiatives that bring resources to the communities we serve and we look forward to telling Brooklyn residents about the wide range of plans we have available to suit their healthcare needs.” – Courtney Jay, Director of Corporate Communications for EmblemHealth.
This session will concentrate on Medicare Open Enrollment, which begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7, 2017.
You will also be able to inquire about enrollment in the NYS Marketplace which begins November 1st and ends January 31st – Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Qualified Health Plans and Essential (0-64 years of age).
You can Register Here to attend the Open Enrollment Session at the Healthy NYC Expo. Other activities of the Healthy NYC Expo include:
- Zumba for Seniors
- Zumba for Families
- Yoga
- Cycling (Spin Session)
- Mental Health Awareness Discussion – Open Discussion on Depression Among Teens and Millennials
- Free Fruit Smoothies and Fresh Fruit
- Family Center
- ‘Senior Center Square’
- Giveaways
To become a vendor/partner contact expo@healthynyc.com or call (718)285-9351 immediately to find out if there are any tables remaining.
For more information go to HealthyNYC.com/Expo