Fidelis Care Partners With Cobleskill Regional Hospital Auxiliary

COBLESKILL, NY (11/07/2011)(readMedia)-- Fidelis Care is pleased to partner with the Cobleskill Regional Hospital Auxiliary in hosting their Annual Holiday Bazaar. This unique event features creations by local artisans, with proceeds benefiting Bassett Healthcare Network's Cobleskill Regional Hospital. In addition to the fine craft and culinary offerings, Fidelis Care representatives will be on hand to assist Fidelis Care members in recertifying their insurance benefits, and help the uninsured in applying for coverage.

The Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held on Friday, November 11 from 9:00am until 5:00pm, and Saturday, November 12 from 9:00am until 2:00pm, at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles' Hall located at 159 Legion Drive in Cobleskill.

Schoharie County is home to approximately 800 uninsured children under the age of 19, and more than 3,100 uninsured adults between the ages of 19 and 64. Fidelis Care is committed to reducing these numbers, and ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage. Fidelis Care appreciates the support of Cobleskill Regional Hospital in working to ensure that the uninsured have access to health insurance coverage.

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 select 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 700,000 members in 58 counties statewide, Fidelis Care is the largest government programs-based health insurance provider in New York State. Members have access to a provider network of 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.

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