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APS Wintry Wellness Fair Flyer

Everyone is Welcome to Attend!

Do you need support for you or your APS student? Need to see if you qualify for reduced-cost or free healthcare, food stamps, or need extra support?

This free community event features support for those in need, including on-site Medicaid & SNAP enrollment, health education, prizes, free snacks & more! We will also have free tablets available to those already on Medicaid (one per household; an $11 co-pay may be needed.)

This event is open to anyone, and APS Medicaid & our local health partners are excited to host this very special health fair & community event! We will also have resources for Be Well NM (federal insurance marketplace) as well as many other supports, so stop on by and check it out!

Event Details

• Date and time: Monday, November 7, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: APS City Center, 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE, Albuquerque NM 87110
• Details: Free and open to the public. No registration required.

The event will include:

• On-site Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), LIHEAP (energy assistance) and TANF (cash assistance) enrollment (bilingual staff also available).
• BeWellNM Representatives providing information on financial assistance and education for affordable health insurance options.
• Information about Medicare and other supports.
• Free tablets for those already on Medicaid ($11 co-pay may apply)
• Health resources and information.
• Prize giveaways from vendors.
• 'Grab & go' snacks and refreshments.
• Plus much, much more!.

Who Will Attend to Answer Questions and Provide Support?

• Presbyterian, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Western Sky Community Care
• Local healthcare providers and organizations
• A Medicaid specialist will also be available to help those with questions regarding Medicare options. 
• Medicare specialist will be on hand to assist

What to Bring for On-Site Medicaid Enrollment

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 past month)
• current insurance information and/or recent unpaid medical bills
• to enroll in LiHeap (energy assistance) we need a copy of your most recent electric/bas bill/s

Non-citizens may be eligible as well. For recertification, only new proof of income along with a picture I.D. is required. We may not need all of the above documents to enroll, but we highly encourage clients to bring them as their case may be expedited if all documents are provided at 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 more Information, Contact

• For help in English: Brian Bolding, (505) 855-5261
• For help in Spanish: Cristina Almanza, (505) 855-9820