Health Insurance Open Houses for Employees of Newton Falls Fine Paper

STAR LAKE, NY (06/29/2011)(readMedia)-- Fidelis Care, in partnership with Clifton-Fine Hospital, will offer a series of Health Care Insurance Open Houses to the employees of Newton Falls Fine Paper who recently lost their jobs and may be in need of insurance coverage.

The Open Houses will be held on Thursday, July 7, 14, and 21 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Clifton-Fine Clinic, 1014 Oswegatchie Trail, Star Lake, NY. Former employees of Newton Falls Fine Paper are invited to stop by for refreshments and speak with a Fidelis Care representative who can answer questions on Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid Managed Care programs the former employees may qualify for.

Tom Julian, Fidelis Care Marketing Director said, "During this difficult time of transition and uncertainty, Fidelis Care stands ready to offer assistance to the families impacted by the closing of Newton Falls Fine Paper. We encourage these families to meet with us at the Open House, or call us to arrange a one on one consultation. When communities face a devastating economic impact, such as the loss of a major employer, Fidelis Care is ready to lend a hand to ensure that families have access to the health care coverage they need, allowing them to focus their efforts on securing employment and supporting their families."

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.

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.

Some children who had employer-based health insurance coverage within the past six months may be subject to a waiting period before they can enroll in Child Health Plus. This will depend on your household income and the reason your children lost employer-based coverage.

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 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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