Those who are uninsured have until the end of the month to purchase a health plan through the insurance exchange if they want to collect a tax credit.
The open enrollment period for Washington Healthplanfinder, the state-based insurance exchange, ends March 31. After that date, people can still purchase individual health plans through insurance companies and brokers, but they won’t be eligible for a tax credit from the federal government.
Clark County Public Health is hosting a series of events to help local residents get enrolled before the deadline. In-person aides will be on hand at the events to offer one-on-one support, helping people compare and enroll in plans.
Here’s the list of this month’s events:
• 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 S.E. Eighth Way.
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St.
• 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St.
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Westfield Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive. An informational table will be set up on the mall’s first floor, next to Nordstrom and Starbucks.
