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insurance agents will also be asked to help distribute information through activities such as displaying posters and placing the CoverKids logo and toll-free phone number on bags, fast food tray liners, etc. Local faith- based organizations (e.g., synagogues, churches, mosques, temples) will also be involved in outreach.

To date, CoverKids has received a remarkable groundswell of support from community and provider organizations interested in assisting with outreach and enrollment. At this point, CoverKids plans to make an array of tools available for groups interested in doing outreach and enrollment and to encourage programs with an affiliation to the state to utilize these tools. As necessary, the state at a later date may decide to offer a more extensive grant or incentive program to encourage enrollment assistance from community organizations.

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