BRIEF: Free assistance for health care 2018 open enrollment

Oct. 28--ELKHART -- For people who buy health insurance through the marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act, the 2018 open enrollment period begins Nov. 1, 2017 and ends Dec. 15, about six weeks earlier than last year. It is important to start exploring options early.

Representatives from Heart City Health, CareSource and Ambetter-MHS will offer three free workshops to assist community members on how to enroll.

Workshops will be offered at the Goodwill store on 3800 E. Mishawaka Rd., Elkhart on Nov. 7 from 3 -- 6 p.m., Nov. 18 from noon -- 3 p.m. and Dec. 12 from 3 -- 6 p.m.

Heart City Health provides affordable and quality care across multiple disciplines including family medicine, dentistry, behavioral health and a full-service pharmacy. Established in 1993, Heart City Health Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two locations serving Elkhart County residents.

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