Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers is offering assistance with Affordable Care Act enrollment from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15.
Patient Access Coordinators at Scenic Bluffs can assist with eligibility and benefit questions, as well as guide individuals through changes, updates, and enrollment in the right health insurance plan.
Appointments can be scheduled at Scenic Bluffs in Cashton by calling (608) 654-5100, ext. 232. Appointments are available in person or over the phone. This is a free service that is open to the public.
Scenic Bluffs has three full-time Patient Access Coordinators, known as the Help Team, “who can assist individuals with locating, understanding and obtaining health insurance,” notes a press release prepared by Scenic Bluffs. “Staff is knowledgeable about the healthcare policy changes, benefits and prescription drug programs.”
Other services the Help Team can assist with include information on FoodShare, housing, energy assistance and local community resource agencies.
“Our Help Team is knowledgeable on community resources available during COVID-19, area food pantries and community care applications,” the press release states.
Scenic Bluffs is a non-profit, community-based healthcare provider, providing primary care and healthcare access services for patients in the region. Scenic Bluffs accepts Wisconsin Medicaid, Medicare, most private insurance and cares for those without insurance. Additionally, Scenic Bluffs offers a sliding-fee scale program, available to those with or without insurance, which may reduce the cost of care to those who qualify.Qualifications are based on the individual’s household size and income.
Scenic Bluffs has health centers in both Cashton and Norwalk, dental services in Cashton, La Crosse and Viroqua, and behavioral health services in La Crosse. For more information on services provided, visit scenicbluffs.org.