As part of national Cover the Uninsured Week (April 27-May 3), Univera Community Health is offering free eligibility screenings for uninsured people who need help finding a health plan that is right for them.

Univera Community Health representatives will be at Erie County locations in next week helping people determine whether they are eligible for government-sponsored health insurance programs - such as Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus, Healthy New York and Medicaid Managed Care.

The Univera Community Health representatives, after evaluating individuals' eligibility, can also help people complete the necessary paperwork. Appointments are not needed.

Forty-seven million Americans, including 9 million children, are living without health care coverage. People without health insurance risk significant financial hardship should they get seriously sick or hurt.

Univera Community Health representatives will be available at the following times and locations:

· Monday-Friday
(April 28-May 2)
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Univera Community Health,
205 Park Club Lane, Buffalo

· Monday (April 28)
4:30-7 p.m.
Univera Community Health,
205 Park Club Lane, Buffalo

· Wednesday (April 30)
4:30-7 p.m.
Univera Community Health,
205 Park Club Lane, Buffalo

· Monday (May 28) and Thursday (May 1)
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Northwest Community Center,
155 Lawn Street

· Saturday (May 3)
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Univera Community Health
205 Park Club Lane, Buffalo