In an effort to help small business owners get the latest information on health insurance options, the Texas Department of Insurance is sponsoring health insurance fairs in seven cities across the state.
Health insurance carriers will distribute information and applications for health plans specifically designed for small employers (2 to 50 employees).
The locations for these events are as follows:
Houston, Aug. 12, 2005, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
H.E.S.S. Club, 5430 Westheimer, Houston 77056.
El Paso, Aug. 17, 2005, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza.
Dallas/Fort Worth, Aug. 18, 2005, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
University of Dallas, Haggar University Center
1845 East Northgate Drive, Irving 75062.
Amarillo, Aug. 19, 2005, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
La Kiva Hotel and Convention Center
2501 I-40 East, Amarillo.
Laredo, Aug. 24, 2005, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn – Civic Center, 800 Garden Street, Laredo.
Harlingen, Aug. 25, 2005, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Harlingen Country Club, 5500 El Camino Real, Harlingen.
Corpus Christi, Aug. 26, 2005, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Best Western, 300 N. Shoreline, Corpus Christi.
Texas Department of Insurance staff will distribute information packets to help take some of the guess work out of insurance, and will be available to answer questions throughout the day.
There will be no sales pressure, no fees, and no registration required at these events, TDI said.
TDI will also host a focus group discussion for small business owners at each of these locations. The informal discussions will focus on the insurance needs and problems faced by small business owners. The focus groups will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and participants will receive lunch and be compensated $20. Registration is required to participate in the focus groups.
For more information on these events or to sign up to participate in the small business owner focus group, contact Dianne Longley, project director, at (512) 305-7298 or Dianne.Longley@tdi.state.tx.us, or Stacey Pogue at (512) 322-4322 or Stacey.Pogue@tdi.state.tx.us.
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