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Wittman to Host Federal Health Benefits Informational Fair in Fredericksburg

Washington, D.C., October 6, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today announced a federal health benefits fair for active and retired federal employees, in conjunction with the Office of Personnel Management on October 18, 2011. The event will be held in Fredericksburg at the Crossings at Falls Run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wittman is hosting the fair to assist constituents in advance of the annual federal benefits open season. The 2011 Open Season (for the 2012 plan year) runs from Monday, November 14, through Monday, December 12, 2011.

“Health insurance and benefits are often complicated, making it difficult to understand what choices are best for you and your family,” Wittman said. “I am pleased to partner with these organizations to help folks as open season approaches.”

WHO:	The Office of Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) Representatives from the following agencies and organizations: Aetna AARP Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Comfort Keepers Elder Care Connection GEHA Home Instead Senior Care Kaiser Permanente M.D.IPA NARFE Optima Health Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging United Healthcare Vision Virginia Department of Veterans Services
WHAT:	Virginia’s First Congressional District Active and Retired Federal Health Benefits Fair
WHEN:	Tuesday, October 18, 2011 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE:	The Crossings at Falls Run 60 Brimley Drive Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406

Congressman Rob Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Armed Services Committee where he is the Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.

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