News Release
April 14, 2008
Batavia, Ohio. Do you have medical insurance? An estimated 47 million Americans are uninsured, including over 244,000 in the Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky area. Nearly nine million of the uninsured are children and 8 out of 10 are in working families. "Many of our citizens don’t realize that they are eligible for coverage," said Clermont County Dept. of Job and Family Services (CCDJFS) Deputy Director Crystal Patrick. "Many are eligible for Medicaid or Ohio’s Best RX and hospital charity care programs."
April 26-May 3, 2008 is designated Cover the Uninsured Week to educate citizens about the various types of medical coverage and assistance programs they could be eligible to receive. On Saturday, April 26, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon, volunteers from CCDJFS and other organizations will be available at the Amelia Kroger store to help people complete applications for Medicaid, prescription assistance programs, and hospital financial assistance. The store is located at 1260 Ohio Pike in Amelia. In addition, on Saturday April 26 and Saturday May 3 from 9:00 am - noon there will be volunteers available at 15 other area Kroger stores located in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky offering enrollment services for these programs.
"Those interested in obtaining medical coverage should bring proof of income, proof of other insurance (if any), outstanding medical bills, and proof of citizenship," said Patrick. "Applicants will receive a Kroger gift card, while supplies last."
As part of the outreach, a Web site is available that contains complete information about the various events that will be held during Cover the Uninsured Week and additional information on obtaining medical assistance. The Web site is www.CoverCincy.org. The United Way 211 hotline will also provide detailed information about the events.
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For additional information, please contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathy Lehr at (513) 732-7597.