Fidelis Care Offers Health Insurance Open Houses for Uninsured Residents of Steuben and Schuyler Counties

BATH, NY (03/30/2012)(readMedia)-- Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan, is pleased to announce that representatives are available at locations throughout Steuben and Schuyler counties to assist uninsured residents apply for quality, affordable health insurance coverage through Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid Managed Care.

In Steuben County, 10,000 adults between the ages of 19 and 64, and more than 2,400 children under the age of 19, do not have the security of health insurance for preventive, routine, hospital, or emergency care. Schuyler County is home to an additional 450 uninsured children, and more than 1,800 adults, who lack the security health insurance provides.

Fidelis Care representatives will be available at the following locations to answer questions about health insurance options, and to help eligible residents apply for coverage. Current Fidelis Care members may also receive assistance with their annual recertification of enrollment at these events.

Schuyler County Sites:

Watkins Glen Catholic Charities

Mondays from 9 a.m. - noon

607 North Franklin Street

Watkins Glen, NY

Watkins Glen Library

Mondays from 1 - 3 p.m.

610 Decatur Street

Watkins Glen, NY

Montour Falls Library

Wednesdays from 1 - 3 p.m.

406 West Main Street

Montour Falls, NY

Schuyler Outreach at St. Mary's Church

Last two Tuesdays of the month, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

112 Tenth Street

Watkins Glen, NY

Steuben County Sites:

Bath Catholic Charities

Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m.

23 Liberty Street

Bath, NY

Hornell Catholic Charities

Thursdays from 2 - 6 p.m.

20 Elm Street

Hornell, NY

Corning Catholic Charities

First Thursday of the Month from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

39 West William Street

Corning, NY

Those unable to attend an Open House are encouraged to contact Fidelis Care at 1-888-343-3547 to schedule an individual consultation 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, routine screenings, 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 certain counties.

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 747,000 members in 59 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 more than 48,000 health care professionals statewide. Regional offices are located in Albany, Syracuse, Amherst, 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.