press release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 26, 2008
CONTACT:   DEAN FLENER
(615) 532-1921 OFFICE
(615) 268-1337 MOBILE
     
COVER TENNESSEE'S 'CALL IN FOR COVERAGE' COMING THIS WEEKEND
     
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cover Tennessee representatives will be helping uninsured Tennesseans enroll in CoverKids, CoverTN, CoverRx and AccessTN, during a live call-in event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1.

During Cover Tennessee’s Call In For Coverage, uninsured Tennesseans can call 1-866-576-0028 to ask questions about the programs, find out if they qualify and to get assistance with the application process.

Callers should have basic information available to enroll, such as Social Security numbers and income information for CoverKids, CoverRx and AccessTN, and federal employer identification numbers and Tennessee employer account numbers to enroll in CoverTN.

Cover Tennessee is Governor Phil Bredesen’s multi-pronged effort to extend health insurance to uninsured children and adults in Tennessee.

CoverTN offers basic, affordable health coverage for employees of Tennessee’s small businesses, the self-employed and individuals working at companies that do not provide employer-sponsored health insurance. CoverKids allows qualifying children 18 and under to get free, comprehensive health insurance for preventive health care services such as vaccinations, doctor visits, prescriptions and hospital visits. CoverRx, a pharmacy assistance program, provides Tennesseans access to affordable prescription medications. AccessTN offers health insurance to Tennesseans with uninsurable or catastrophic health care conditions.

WHO: Cover Tennessee’s Call In For Coverage

WHAT: A live call-in event where Cover Tennessee representatives will be answering questions and enrolling qualifying, uninsured Tennesseans in CoverTN, CoverKids, CoverRx and AccessTN.

WHEN: Saturday, March 1 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: 1-866-576-0028

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ENROLL: Social Security numbers, income information, employer account numbers

For more information on any of the Cover Tennessee programs, visit www.CoverTN.gov or call 1-866-COVERTN.
 
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