FoundCare Inc. Hosts Open House for Insurance Sign-Up
Free event on November 28 to offer special activities geared to seniors
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – FoundCare, Inc. is hosting an open house to help get everyone enrolled in an insurance plan before the December 15 deadline. The open house is scheduled for Wednesday, November 28 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the community health center’s West Palm Beach office located at 2330 South Congress Avenue and will offer special services and activities geared to seniors ages 65 and over.
Licensed agents will help people sign up for the insurance plan that best fits their needs. In addition, experts will provide a class on Medicare, host health talks and offer refreshments, prizes and a facility tour. Language services will be offered as well.
FoundCare, Inc. is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, laboratory work, x-rays, and dentistry, as well as an onsite pharmacy. FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay on a sliding-fee scale that is based on family size and income.
“This open house is free and open to the public because we want to make sure everyone, especially seniors, has what they need to be prepared for the new year with their health plan,” said FoundCare CEO Yolette Bonnet. “We treat everyone in the family, from parents to grandparents to children, and we want to invite everyone to participate.”
FoundCare also hosts senior birthday parties each month with complimentary cake and refreshments, games, music, prizes and a short presentation. FoundCare has partnered with the YMCA of the Palm Beaches for activities to encourage seniors to come to FoundCare not only for their health needs but also to gather with their peers for monthly activities. During Coffee & Conversation once a month, seniors can come together for a light breakfast and coffee with a chance to win prizes. Lunch & Learn events are also on the calendar once a month where seniors can come for a meal and listen to a health talk on topics such as stress management.
FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale that is based on income and family size. For more information about FoundCare, please call 561-HEALTHY (561) 432-5849 or visit http://foundcare.org.
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