Original Media Source: NYC Newswire
(NEW YORK, NY – July 21, 2017) MetroPlus Health Plan announced today it has opened new community offices in three locations in the Bronx, with official opening festivities planned for later this month and early August. The move represents the first time the health plan has established community offices in that borough.
“We are excited to expand access to our services in the Bronx,” said Seth Diamond, Chief Operating Officer of MetroPlus Health Plan. “While we already count many Bronx residents among our members, bringing health care directly to where New Yorkers live and work is a core part of our mission. Opening up these three community-based offices provides MetroPlus with a great opportunity to further serve the Bronx.”
MetroPlus community offices aim to serve both current members of MetroPlus and others who may be considering joining the plan. At these offices, members and potential members get questions answered about benefits and services. Staff can also facilitate health plan enrollment—or annual renewals for current MetroPlus members. Community offices also offer health screenings, partner with community organizations to conduct enrollment for the SNAP (Food Stamp) program, and host other events that allow individuals to improve their health and wellness.
Bronx Offices
The three sites are conveniently located at street level in the Bronx, with easy subway and bus service access:
Morrisania – 227A 167th Street, 10456
Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 3pm
Bathgate – 720 East Tremont Avenue, 10457
Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Morris Heights – 1733 University Avenue, 10453
Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm
The MetroPlus Bronx community offices offer support in English and Spanish, as well as other languages when needed.
Each office will host opening ceremony festivities for the community, with health screenings, light refreshments, music, face painting and other
children’s entertainment, and more. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Opening ceremony dates and times:
227A 167th Street
Friday, July 28, 2017
10:00am – 2:00pm
720 East Tremont Avenue
Saturday, July 29, 2017
10:00am – 2:00pm
1733 University Avenue
Friday, August 4, 2017
10:00am – 2:00pm
For further information about these Bronx offices or their opening ceremonies, please call 917.681.1324 or e-mail abdulm@metroplus.org.
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