Governor Pat Quinn issued a proclamation declaring March 1 – 8 GCI Week, highlighting the critical importance of the opportunity to enroll in a health plan by March 31, and the Governor’s commitment to improving the health of the people of Illinois and increasing access to quality, affordable health care.

As the deadline for healthcare enrollment gets closer, Get Covered Illinois hits the road by starting the statewide Road 2 Coverage mobile tour, which provides ways to reach uninsured residents and encourage healthcare insurance enrollment during the final month of open enrollment.

At these mobile tour events, residents have the opportunity to speak with certified navigators to answer questions and schedule enrollment appointments. During the beginning of March, the RV will be making stops in Chicago, Marion, East St. Louis, Rockford and other locations.

Other GCI Week activities and outreach efforts to reach uninsured residents include:

• The release of two PSAs, one featuring Wilmette native Pete Wentz (the bassist of popular rock band Fall-Out Boy); and another starring three well-known actors from hit a TV show based in Chicago.

• An Enroll-a-Thon hosted by CBS TV on Monday between 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. during which 20 navigators will be on site to answer questions and start the enrollment process for people who call in.

• A half-hour GCI roundtable discussion hosted by WMAQ TV and Telemundo on Saturday, March 8, at 6:00 p.m.