United Way Begins Blitz To Enroll Children

CINCINNATI - United Way of Greater Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky is launching a blitz to enroll Northern Kentucky children in the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP).

The KCHIP Enrollment Blitz will be from April 12-16. They are hoping to enroll eligible families and promote the benefits of the state program.

KCHIP covers doctors' visits, dental check-ups, hospital stays, emergency services, mental health services, prescription drugs, and more. Families of four who earn $44,100 or less are eligible to participate in the free or low-cost health coverage program. Children must be eligible under these guidelines and under the age of 19.

Several agency and community partners are participating in the Enrollment Blitz, including Brighton Center, Covington Independent Public Schools, HealthPoint Family Care, Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and Welcome House of Northern Kentucky.

"United Way is strongly committed to helping every Northern Kentuckian have access to good health care, that's why we're taking this opportunity to spread the word about such a vital program," says Correy Eimer, Community Impact Associate, United Way of Greater Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky.

During the Enrollment Blitz, families can get more information about enrollment eligibility and assistance with completing the application. More information is available at the following locations: Boone County Health Center, 7505 Burlington Pike, Florence from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. daily; and Kenton County Health Center, 2002 Madison Ave., Covington from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. daily.

For more information about the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program, visit http://kidshealth.ky.gov. For more information on the KCHIP Enrollment Blitz, call Correy Eimer of United Way at (859) 647-5523.