Oct. 15, 2007
(615) 532-1921 OFFICE
(615) 268-1337 MOBILE
GHOULS AT GRASSMERE ENROLLMENT EVENTS
CoverKids, a Cover Tennessee program, allows qualifying children 18 and under to get free, comprehensive health insurance for preventive health care services such as vaccinations, doctors’ visits, prescriptions and hospital visits.
A family of four with a $51,625 yearly income will qualify for CoverKids. Qualified, low-income children will have no monthly premiums for coverage, will pay only $15 for doctors’ visits and $5 for generic medications, and will not have any co-pays for routine exams, labs or x-rays.
Admission to Ghouls at Grassmere is $3.00 for Nashville Zoo members and $7.00 for non-members.
WHO: CoverKids, a comprehensive health insurance program for uninsured children Tennessee
WHAT: Enrolling qualifying children in the program during Ghouls at Grassmere Admission is $3.00 for Nashville Zoo members and $7.00 for non-members
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 27 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 3777 Nolensville Road
WHAT TO BRING: Parents and legal guardians need to bring the Social Security numbers of all children they want to enroll in CoverKids.
Cover Tennessee provides health coverage to uninsured individuals in Tennessee through three insurance programs and a pharmacy assistance program. CoverTN is an affordable and portable health insurance initiative for working Tennesseans who are uninsured. Comprehensive insurance for children is provided through CoverKids, and chronically ill adults are eligible for AccessTN, a high-risk pool. CoverRx is a statewide pharmacy assistance program designed to assist those who have no pharmacy coverage, but have a critical need for medication. More information on all Cover Tennessee programs is available at www.CoverTN.gov or by calling 1-866-COVERTN.
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