Get answers from experts on expanded Medicaid program in Elgin

Submitted by VNA Health Care

VNA Health Care will host a local “Cover Your Community” event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at its clinic, 801 Villa St., Elgin. Certified Navigators from VNA Health Care will be available to answer questions and talk about who is eligible for the newly expanded Medicaid program, how the health insurance marketplace works, and other benefits available. 107.9 FM “La Ley” radio station will be on site for a remote broadcast starting at noon and the event will include music and dancing all day along with children’s activities, treats, and fun for the entire family. There is no charge to attend.

For information, call Elisa Lara or Paul Sanchez at (847) 717-6455, ext. 3312.

VNA Health Care provides affordable health care to over 50,000 women, men and children living primarily in Kane, DuPage, and Will counties. It runs seven community health centers called Federally Qualified Health Centers which have received national recognition by Health Resources and Services Administration for exceeding national quality standards in family practice, OB/GYN and pediatric health services. It is committed to helping the uninsured in the area enroll in the expanded Medicaid program as well as the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace. To assist in this work, it has applied for and received $1.2 million in grant funding and has hired a total of more than 45 full- and part-time Illinois Assisters and Navigators.

Visit www.vnahealth.com.