CKF of Brightpoint Receives Funding to Assist Uninsured Hoosiers

Fort Wayne, IN – During the first quarter of 2020, Brightpoint received funding from several local organizations and foundations to support the Covering Kids and Families (CKF) program. CKF improves access to healthcare through community-based outreach and enrollment assistance in state and federally sponsored health coverage programs. These funds, along with matching money from Covering Kids and Families of Indiana (CKF-IN), will allow Brightpoint to provide local, unbiased assistance at no cost to more families in Northeast Indiana.

First Quarter Support for CKF of Brightpoint

Covering Kids and Families of Indiana: $119,250

Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne: $32,000

Parkview Hospital’s Community Health Improvement program: $35,000

Parkview LaGrange Hospital’s Community Health Improvement program: $2,500

Physicians Health Plan Foundation: $5,000

Steuben County Community Foundation: $5,000

Brightpoint knows that finding and applying for health coverage can be difficult. During the pandemic and afterwards, everyone deserves access to healthcare. Currently, over 114,000 people in northeast Indiana are not enrolled in health insurance. If all 114,000 were enrolled, insurance rates would drop for everyone and an estimated $734 million dollars would be added to our local economy in insurance payments to physicians, hospitals, and other medical professionals.

Covering Kids and Families of Brightpoint has certified healthcare Navigators who help consumers review their options and guide them through the enrollment process. Brightpoint is the lead agency for Covering Kids and Families in 11 counties in northeast Indiana. Those needing assistance with health insurance coverage are encouraged to visit Brightpoint’s website, www.mybrightpoint.org/ckf or call (800) 589-3506 to inquire about options for receiving help.

Brightpoint is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving more than 43,000 people across northeast Indiana. Through a wide range of programs, Brightpoint helps communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty. All Brightpoint services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.

Covering Kids & Families of Indiana (CKF-IN) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring all Hoosiers have accessible healthcare coverage. CKF-IN promotes and facilitates healthcare coverage by building coalitions that enroll, educate, and support Hoosiers and by advocating for strong inclusive public policies. For more information, or to schedule a local appointment visit www.ckfindiana.org.