July 25, 2008
(615) 532-1921 OFFICE
(615) 268-1337 MOBILE
Additionally, CoverKids representatives will announce a number of program enhancements to kick-off the enrollment event and the Department of Health’s mobile dental unit will be at the event to host tours.
CoverKids, a Cover Tennessee program, allows qualifying children 18 and under to get free, comprehensive health insurance for health care services such as doctor visits, vision care, immunizations, prescriptions and hospital visits.
A family of four with an annual household income of $53,000 a year or less will qualify for CoverKids. They will have no monthly premiums for coverage and will pay $5 to $15 for doctor visits and $5 for generic medications. They will not have any co-pays for routine exams, labs or x-rays.
Families attending the event should bring Social Security numbers for each child they want to enroll in CoverKids and the family’s annual income information.
WHO:
CoverKids
WHAT:
Enrollment event and announcement about program enhancements
WHEN:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30
WHERE:
Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center - Lower Lobby
50 N. Dunlap St.
Memphis
Free public parking available in the garage at 777 Washington Ave.
Media parking available at Le Bonheur’s main entrance
WHAT TO BRING:
Social Security numbers and family income information
ABOUT COVER TENNESSEE
Cover Tennessee is Gov. Phil Bredesen’s multi-pronged effort to extend health insurance to uninsured children and adults in Tennessee. CoverTN offers basic, affordable health coverage for employees of Tennessee’s small businesses, the self-employed and individuals working at companies that do not provide employer-sponsored health insurance. CoverKids allows qualifying children 18 and under to get free, comprehensive health insurance for health care services such as vaccinations, doctor visits, prescriptions and hospital visits. CoverRx, a pharmacy assistance program, provides uninsured Tennesseans access to affordable prescriptions. AccessTN offers health insurance to Tennesseans with uninsurable or catastrophic health care conditions. For more information on Cover Tennessee and its programs, visit www.CoverTN.gov or call 1-866-COVERTN.
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