(JEFFERSON, NC) – AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) would like to introduce the Outreach and Enrollment program that is working to increase access to health care for residents in Ashe and Alleghany counties. AppHealthCare has received funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help residents get access to affordable health insurance coverage.
The Outreach and Enrollment program:
- Works to increase health insurance coverage and access to primary health care for residents of Ashe and Alleghany
- Provides enrollment assistance by completing coverage applications for community residents to access subsidized, low-cost and free health insurance programs through the health insurance marketplace, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
- Engages in follow up conversations to assist community members in maintaining coverage and offers coverage renewal assistance for enrolled
- Provides structured patient and community education on health coverage, healthcare services and community based services to promote access to care and other
- Collaborates with various local organizations to build awareness, spur enrollment, and build referral
Currently, AppHealthCare can help you enroll for immediate coverage if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Qualifiers for this period include any change in household size, loss of Medicaid/CHIP, change in citizenship status or a loss health
care coverage due to moving. If you think you may qualify for a SEP or if you have questions regarding your health care options please contact Jessica Muldowney, Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator at (336) 246-9449.
Jessica Muldowney is the Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator for AppHealthCare. She is a Greensboro, NC native and Appalachian State University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in
Educational Leadership and Administration. She has a passion for helping people through education and outreach. She looks forward to working with the community and bridging the gap in health care coverage.
If you would like to learn more, contact Jessica Muldowney at (336) 246-9449.
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To schedule an interview or to learn more about the Outreach and Enrollment program, contact Jessica Muldowney at (336) 249-9449 or by email at jessica.muldowney@apphealth.com.