BAKERSFIELD, CA - Clinica Sierra Vista is hosting an enrollment event to assist the public with enrolling in Covered California and Medi-Cal.
The open enrollment period ends on Feb. 15, so residents are urged to take advantage of events where professionals are on site to assist in the process.
Most uninsured individuals will face a tax penalty if they are not enriolled in a qualified health plan.
There is no deadline to enroll for Medi-Cal.
The penalty is $365 or 2 percent of adjusted gross income, whichever is greater.
The event happens tomorrow, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southwest Wic, located at 4621 American Ave. and will be held in the parking lot area.
Four enrollment professionals will be on site. No appointment is necessary.
For more information, you can call 661-862-5422.
Those attending should bring the following documents:
· Proof of Income: tax returns from 2013 or 2014, recent pay stub or proof of unemployment benefits, SSI/Disability Benefits, retirement benefits, or W-2
· Date of Birth and Social Security numbers for each family member applying for coverage
· Photo ID or Driver License for person applying
· Residency Card or Certificate of Naturalization for each family member not born in the United States
- Utility Bill for proof of current address