Cover the Unisured Week 2008

 

Overview session re: various government coverage programs including information about eligibility criteria and enrollment. Target Audiences: advocates, providers, volunteers, community organization personnel. To register for this event please visit http://www.froedtert.com/HealthResources/ClassesAndEvents/or call (414) 805-3666 or (800) 272-3666

 

Consumer Phone Bank Sponsored by WTMJ Channel 
Enrollment counselors from across the community will be available to assist with information, screening and referral for prospective BadgerCare Plus and GAMP enrollees. People can call WTMJ during the noon broadcast ( 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) with questions. For more information contact:  Bill Solberg, Columbia St. Mary,s at (414) 326-2660.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

County-wide Enrollment Fairs
Enrollment Fairs will be held at 12 Milwaukee County clinics, day care and neighborhood centers, community organizations and schools to help people sign up for BadgerCare Plus and other health and nutrition programs.  Trained health benefit counselors and enrollment specialists will be available to assist individuals with questions and provide application assistance. (Refer to Enrollment Fair flyer for specific locations, hours of service, programs and specific information enrollees need to bring) For more information on BadgerCare Plus, visit the web site at http://www.badgercareplus.org/or call (800) 362-6002.

 

FRIDAY, MAY 2

 

Location: Cardinal Stritch University, Sr. Camille Kliebhan Conference Center, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Glendale, 7:30-10:00 a.m. Continental breakfast served at 7:30 a.m.
Interfaith gathering to educate and nurture those committed to the work of increasing coverage, improving access and enhancing care coordination for underserved populations.

Featured Speaker: Dr. Rene Settle Robinson, a practicing surgeon with the Aurora Medical Group, and former president of Cream City Medical Society Keynote Address by Dr. Robinson: "Universal Health Care: A Mandate Whose Time Has Come"

Master of Ceremonies: Bill Bazan, Vice President - Wisconsin Hospital Association & associate of the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership.

WEEKLONG INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES

 

IMPACT - 211-Line Information & Referral Services: Information & Referral phone line providing consumer information on all health and social programs, including BadgerCare Plus, GAMP and other health resources. The 211 phone line is open 24/7. GAMP Information: For more information, visit the website at www.milwaukee.gov/gamp or call (414) 289-5700.