You can get help selecting a health insurance plan for 2016 and talk with experts on Thursday, Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morris County Hospital in Council Grove.

“There is no cost to attend the event, but people should call our office at 1-800-432-2703 to schedule an appointment,” said Julie Govert Walter, Executive Director of the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging.

January 31, 2016 is the deadline for people to enroll in health insurance if they wish to avoid tax penalties.

Trained health insurance navigators at the Council Grove event will help people compare their insurance options at the Health Insurance Marketplace.