Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa will be hosting an event to assist individuals interested in enrolling in the Health Service Marketplace.

The event will be held in the Marion County Public Health Department on Thursday, January 21 from 9am to 4pm. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 515-288-1516. Walk-ins will be accepted, but due to high demand, walk-ins will likely be rescheduled to a later date.

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)
Email address

More information about the Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa can be found on their website at www.vnsia.org. Information on the Health Service Marketplace can be found at www.Healthcare.gov.