Stay healthy this flu season with free preventive health services from the Marketplace

Today is the first official day of Winter! Don't let the Flu season get you down -- getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from this potentially serious disease. If you’re covered by a health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace, you and your family can get free flu shots from a doctor or other provider in your plan’s network.

Flu shots aren’t the only preventive health service covered by Marketplace plans. All health plans sold through the Marketplace cover a set of preventive health care services at no cost to you when delivered by a network provider – including some screenings, check-ups, patient counseling, and wellness services.

So be sure to take advantage of the free preventive services offered by the Marketplace. Not covered yet? You can enroll in a 2017 plan until January 31. For FREE unbiased assistance, call the HCSF at 786-708-0836 or text "ACAHELP" to 41411.

Learn more about the flu and preventive care services from the CDC.

Article source: www.healthcare.gov