Health Coverage Enrollment Fair Planned

Now that pre-enrollments are under way in California for residents who want to buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, there are myriad questions coming up about how to sign up.

To clear confusion about the program and help local residents to enroll in it, San Mateo County is offering a Health Coverage Enrollment Fair at three locations on Saturday, Oct. 12.

The events will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at these locations:

• San Mateo Medical Center
  CHA Office First Floor West Entrance
  222 W. 39th Ave., San Mateo

• Seton Medical Office Center
  1850 Sullivan Ave.
  Daly City

• Human Services Agency
  2500 Middlefield Road
  Redwood City

Participants should bring the following documents with them:

• Proof of residency in San Mateo County
• Proof of income or financial support
• Legal identification
• Proof of age (for children only)
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or resident status

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 650-616-2002. For details, visit the San Mateo County Health Coverage Unit website at http://www.smcchi.org/events/.

To learn more about the program or to apply directly, visit the California Covered website at www.coveredca.com or call 1-888-975-1142.