Student, Family, and Community Supports Events
2nd Annual Eagles Nest Wellness Fest
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to the "Eagles Nest Wellness Fest!" at Grant Middle School, sponsored by APS Medicaid Enrollment, featuring support for those in need, including on-site Medicaid enrollment, immunizations, vaccines, health education, free snacks/drinks, live music, a smoothie bike, bicycle repair, prizes & more!
Want to see if you or your family or student qualify for Medicaid or food assistance? Need to get your bicycle repaired for free or low cost? Want to ride the smoothie bike and get your student a much-needed APS immunizations?
This event is for the entire community, so all are welcome (even those not associated with APS.) The event will be held at Grant Middle School (look for signage upon arrival.)
The free community event will include:
- On-site Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), LIHEAP (energy assistance) and TANF (cash assistance) enrollment (bilingual staff also available)
- REDUCED COST tablet/phone w/ unlimited WI-FI for those already on Medicaid (bring proof.) All activation fees are waived at these APS Medicaid events only. (There may be an activation charge of $20 for a tablet or $15 for a phone at the time of sign up.)
- Information about Medicare and other supports
- Medicare information provided by Evangelina Gonzalez
- Bicycle Repair services from Esperanza Bike Shop (bring your bike!)
- VACCINE CLINIC for APS Students
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Care Van (w/ free general testing)
- Health resources & information
- LIVE MUSIC by Bob Deaver from 11a-12p
- 'Grab & go' snacks and refreshments
- Special musical performance by Bob Deaver from 11 a.m. - Noon
- Plus much, much more!
Healthcare enrollment experts will be on-site to help enroll families or individuals in Medicaid, answer questions and provide emergency cards to both adults and children (some conditions apply). Enrollment can take less than an hour at this APS event! We highly encourage all APS families and staff to attend if you are still uninsured and/or struggling financially. Medicaid can also be used as secondary insurance.
To expedite on-site Medicaid enrollment, please bring...
- proof of citizenship
- immigration status or tribal enrollment
- a photo ID
- proof of residency
- proof of all household income, including benefits (for the past month)
- current insurance information and/or recent unpaid medical bills
- Non-citizens may be eligible as well. For recertification, only new proof of income along with a picture my I.D. is required. We may not need all of the above documents to enroll, but we highly encourage clients to bring them since their case may be expedited if all documents are provided at the time of enrollment.
“Because health-related issues can be barriers to learning, APS is working on ways for students and families to be healthier,” said Brian Bolding, Medicaid enrollment coordinator in the APS Student, Family, and Community Supports Division. “We at APS believe that a healthier student is a more successful student.”
For further information, call the APS Medicaid Enrollment Office at (505) 855-5261.
Spanish-speaking families may contact (505) 855-9820 for bilingual assistance.
If you wish to speak with the event coordinator at Grant Middle School, contact Jessica at (505) 299-2113 ext. 3
More info available on the SFCS Division Events Listing.
Contact Information
Brian Bolding, Medicaid Enrollment Coordinator
brian.bolding@aps.edu
(505) 239-9313
Location
Gym