The Henry and Stark County Health Departments, along with the Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program, invite residents seeking health insurance to visit the Merchant’s Building at the Henry County Fairgrounds in Cambridge. Navigators will be available on Wednesday, June 18th, and Friday, June 20th, from 2 to 4 PM, offering free assistance with finding and applying for affordable health coverage. Attendees can also learn about qualifying for financial aid, Medicaid, or other programs, and get help understanding their current benefits. Special Enrollment Periods allow many to make changes outside the usual open enrollment following major life events. For more information, call 309-852-5272.
“Get Covered Illinois” Navigators can help you:
- Find affordable health coverage that meets your needs
- Fill out and submit your application
- Compare quality health plans side-by-side
- Find out if you qualify for financial help to lower your monthly premium
- Find out if you qualify for Medicaid or an affordability program
- Understand your benefits
- Understand health insurance terms
Loss of Health Coverage, due to:
- Losing job-based coverage
- Losing Medicaid coverage
- Losing Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors or Health Benefits for Immigrants Adult coverage
- A divorce or legal separation
- Turning 26 years old, no longer eligible for parents’ coverage
Other Qualifying Life Events include:
- Getting Married
- Having a baby or adopting a child
- Moving to a new ZIP code or county
- Becoming a US Citizen
- Leaving incarceration.