Trained representatives will be on-site to assist in the application and enrollment process for the selection of the optimal health insurance plan. All new plans will cover key benefits like preventative care, hospital visits, and prescriptions. The partnership, launched in January of this year, gives First Coast residents the opportunity to find out about their affordable health insurance options and the financial help that’s available.

“The health of our people is essential to the health of our community,” said Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. “The Health Fair is a great opportunity for people to get one-on-one help to learn about the available health insurance options and choose a plan that’s right for their needs and budget.”

Saturday’s enrollment fair builds off of January’s successful kickoff at Legends Community Center, where many residents were able to get assistance enrolling in affordable, quality health coverage. The coalition will be hosting events throughout Duval County up until the March 31 open enrollment deadline.

Before the October 1 launch of the health insurance Marketplace, there were approximately 157,000 uninsured in Duval County that could now benefit from new, affordable health coverage options. For the second reporting period in a row, Florida continues to lead the nation in new enrollees among all states with a federally run marketplace, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

About Get Covered America

Get Covered America is a national campaign of Enroll America that is focused on educating consumers about the benefits of health coverage and the new health insurance options available under the Affordable Care Act. With operations in eleven states (AZ, FL, GA, IL, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN and TX), our grassroots team is powered by passionate staff and volunteers with one motivating goal: to give Americans the information they need to choose an affordable health insurance plan that’s right for them and their families.