Fidelis Care Offers Health Care Open Houses at 12 Locations In Erie County

AMHERST, NY (07/08/2011)(readMedia)-- Fidelis Care is pleased to announce that its Facilitated Enrollers will be on-site at 12 locations across Erie County between July 18 and July 22 to answer questions relating to Fidelis Care's insurance programs, and to assist interested parties in applying for coverage.

New York State has a significant population of uninsured residents under the age of 65, including more than 2.3 million adults between the ages of 19 and 64, as well as nearly 350,000 children age 18 and younger. In Erie County, more than 63,000 adults, and more than 8,300 children, do not enjoy the security of health insurance should a medical need arise.

Individuals and families in need of coverage are encouraged to visit with a Fidelis Care representative at any of the events listed below, or call 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) to arrange a meeting with a Fidelis Care representative at a convenient time and location, including in the comfort and privacy of an applicant's home.

Fidelis Care offers free or low-cost health insurance through New York State's Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid Managed Care programs. Members are covered for regular checkups, preventive care, hospital and emergency care, eye exams, dental care, and more. In addition, Fidelis Care also offers a variety of benefit options for seniors through Fidelis Medicare Advantage, Dual Advantage, Medicaid Advantage Plus, and Fidelis Care at Home programs, available in select counties.

Fidelis Care representatives will be on site at the following locations during the week of July 18 through July 22:

Community Health Center of Buffalo: Monday, July 18

From 9:00am - 11:00am

462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215

Sisters of Charity Hospital: Monday, July 18; Wednesday, July 20; Thursday, July 21

From 10:00am - 12:00pm

2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214

Catholic Charities, WIC Office: Monday, July 18

From 10:00am - 1:00pm

3370 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217

OLV Family Care Center: Monday, July 18; Thursday, July 21; Friday, July 22

From 8:30am - 11:30am

227 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218

Ken-Ton Family Care Center: Monday, July 18; Thursday, July 21

From 9:00am - 12:00pm

300 Two Mile Creek Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Sheehan Health Network: Wednesday, July 20

From 10:00am - 2:00pm

425 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14203

Kenmore Mercy Hospital: Wednesday, July 20; Friday, July 22

From 1:00pm - 4:00pm

2950 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217

Medical Care of Western New York: Wednesday, July 20

From 10:00am - 1:00pm

656 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

Northwest Buffalo Community Health Care Center: Wednesday, July 20

From 10:00am - 2:00pm

155 Lawn Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207

Mercy Comprehensive Care Center: Thursday, July 21

From 9:00am - 12:30pm

397 Louisiana Street, Buffalo, NY 14204

Mercy OB/GYN Center: Thursday, July 21

From 10:00am - 12:00pm

515 Abbott Road, Suite 302, Buffalo, NY 14220

Good Neighbors Health Center: Friday, July 22

From 1:30pm - 3:30pm

175 Jefferson Street, Buffalo, NY 14210

To apply for enrollment in Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, or Medicaid Managed Care through Fidelis Care, please bring proof of age, income, and address.

With more than 710,000 members in 58 counties statewide, Fidelis Care was founded on the belief that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Members have access to a provider network of more than 43,000 health care professionals statewide. Regional offices are located in Amherst, Syracuse, Albany, and Rego Park (Queens), with satellite offices in Rochester, Poughkeepsie, and Suffern.

For more information, call Fidelis Care toll-free at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.

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