The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire
MORTON TO HOST SANTA CLAUS AND CHILDRENS’ FLU SHOT CLINIC
TULSA, OKLAHOMA – Dec. 12, 2019 – Morton Comprehensive Health Services is hosting “Cookies with Santa and Flu Shot Clinic for Children” on Dec. 19 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at its East Tulsa Family Health Center, 11511 E. 21st St. Children will be able to take a picture with Santa, get a flu shot and have refreshments. The program is free for the public. For more information, call (918) 295-6148.
MARKETPLACE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY
Morton Comprehensive Health Services will provide Marketplace Health Insurance enrollment during regular office hours at its main clinic, 1334 N. Lansing Ave., through Dec. 15. Also, Morton will offer additional opportunities for enrollment assistance on Sat., Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. There is no charge for this service.
Morton has certified staff to assist individuals applying for or renewing their health care insurance through the Marketplace exchange.
In addition, through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, Morton will offer Marketplace enrollment services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Included in this HIV/AIDS program, Morton will provide specific information on coverage for medical care and essential support services.
“Morton understands the value of individuals having health care coverage. Morton’s mission has been to increase access to health care and to improve health outcomes since 1921. Assisting Tulsans with Marketplace enrollment is a great opportunity to support their efforts to obtain health care insurance,” said Susan Savage, CEO of Morton.
For more information, visit www.healthcare.gov or www.mortonhealth.org or call (918) 295-6959.
Important dates for 2020 Marketplace Insurance:
2019
Nov. 1 2020 Marketplace Insurance Open Enrollment period begins
Dec. 14 Morton provides enrollment assistance (Saturday)
Dec. 15 2020 Marketplace Insurance Open Enrollment ends
2020
Jan. 1 2020 coverage starts for those who enroll or change Marketplace insurance plans by Dec. 15.