April 26, 2024

Final VNS of Iowa open enrollment events

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa will host two enrollment events in Jasper County to provide assistance to individuals enrolling in the health insurance marketplace, which is open through Jan. 31. Events are set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 11 and Jan. 25 at the Newton Public Library, 100 N. Third Ave. W. Professionally trained and licensed health insurance marketplace navigators will serve as in-person resources for Iowans needing assistance with the health insurance marketplace.

Appointments are strongly encouraged, and may be made by calling 515-288-1516.

Navigators estimate the enrollment process to take about 1.5 hours, provided individuals bring all necessary documentation.

• Social Security Number(s) (or document numbers for legal immigrants)

• Birth date(s)

• Employer and income information for every member of household needing coverage (pay stubs or W-2 forms—Wage and Tax Statements)

• Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering household members of your household (if applicable)

• Information about any health insurance available from employer(s) (if applicable)