Salt Lake City invites the public to learn more about individual, family and small business health insurance options at community health care enrollment fairs beginning next week.

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SALT LAKE CITY The public is invited to learn more about individual, family and small business health insurance options at community health care enrollment fairs beginning next week.

The fairs will provide opportunities for enrollment throughout this years Affordable Care Act open enrollment period, Nov. 15-Feb. 15.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most people in the United States must have health coverage in 2015 or pay a fee either 2 percent of income, or $325 per adult and $162.50 per child whichever is higher.

Health navigators will be present at the fairs to provide information about the open enrollment application process and offer enrollment assistance. Bilingual assistants will also be available to help answer any questions.

Federal health insurance marketplace carriers including Arches Health Plan, Altius, BridgeSpan, Humana, Molina and SelectHealth will take part in the free community fairs on Dec. 7 and 14, Jan. 6 and Feb. 4. Utah's Avenue H will also be on hand to answer questions about small business insurance.

Anyone interested in applying for health insurance at the fairs should plan to bring proof of income, Social Security numbers for each individual applying and the date of birth for each person to be covered. If not a U.S. citizen, documentation of legal residency status will be required (such as a green card).

Fairs will be held: Friday, Nov. 21, 3-8 p.m., Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S. 900 West; Sunday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 14, 1-5 p.m. Salt Lake Main Library, Urban Room, 210 E. 400 South; Tuesday, Jan. 6, 5-8 p.m., Horizonte Instruction and Training Center, 1234 S. Main Street; and Wednesday, Feb. 4, 5:30-7 p.m., Rose Park Elementary and Community Learning Center, 1105 W. 1000 North.

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Salt Lake City to host health care enrollment fairs