Ninth District Long Beach Councilmember Steven Neal, U.S. Congressmember Janice Hahn and State Assemblymember Anthony Rendon have joined forces to host a free community event to offer residents an opportunity to sign up for health insurance under provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
The Covered California Enrollment and Health Fair will take place Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10am to 2pm at the Houghton Park Community Center, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
The elected officials are co-sponsoring the event with the City of Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services, SEIU United Long Term Care Workers, local clergy and others.
“With increasing costs and lack of access, affordable health care is a top point of discussion in our community,” Neal said. “Now, though, the time of debate is past, and the time for action is here. Affordable access to health care is a fundamental right for all people, and we’re glad to be able to help facilitate this Covered California enrollment fair for our community.”
Hahn said their upcoming enrollment drive is the first in an ongoing series of collaborative efforts between their offices to put the will of the people into action. “President Obama declared in his State of the Union address that this year would be a ‘year of action,'” Hahn said. “Those of us who share the President’s vision, like Councilman Steven Neal and Assemblyman Anthony Rendon, are determined to make this vision a reality for the communities we serve. I know that as we near the health exchange enrollment deadline, many are scrambling to figure out which plan works best for them and their families. I understand the stress and uncertainty that comes along with being uninsured, and I encourage everyone who finds themselves in this difficult position to come down to this event, learn more about what plans are available and get covered.”
Rendon emphasized accessibility as well. “It is important that residents of California have access to the information and resources available to sign up for the Affordable Care Act,” he said. “Through Covered California and partners like Congresswoman Janice Hahn and Long Beach Councilmember Steve Neal, our constituents now have a better understanding of how to obtain health coverage for themselves and their families.”
This event will provide residents the opportunity to enroll on-site. Those interested in enrolling are requested to bring proof of their Social Security number, income information such as a W-2, and their last income tax filing in order to complete the paperwork.
There will also be a health fair with screenings, information, a kid zone and benefit providers.
For more information, visit insidedistrict9.com/aca or call (562) 570-6137.
