Health Plus - Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Holds 17th Annual Gala

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Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Holds 17th Annual Gala
Health Plus is honored for sponsorship

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- September 28, 2005 — The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LIHCC) held its 17th annual Gala Awards Banquet this past Saturday. Managed care organization Health Plus was one of the major sponsors and received an award for their dedication to the chamber. Proceeds from the event went to the LIHCC Scholarship Fund.

“We are happy to support this organization,” said Tom Early, Executive Director of Health Plus. “LIHCC strongly believes that ensuring proper education for the Hispanic youth of Long Island is vital for the continued success of Latinos throughout the country. This is very similar to our mission and our commitment to the Latino community we serve.”

David Bauduy, Joseph Bouquet, Ernest Gonzalez, Angel Rivera, Geraldo Estevez, and Max Rodriguez, stand together displaying the award of recognition that was presented to Health Plus at the 17th Annual Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala Awards

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Health Plus, a not-for-profit, multi-cultural organization, is one of the fastest growing managed care organizations in New York City. It was established in 1984 with a commitment to provide coordinated quality health care and improving access to health care for uninsured and underserved families. In its annual review of managed care plans, the New York State Department of Health ranked Health Plus as the top plan for quality in its 2002 and 2003 "Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Managed Care in New York City." Health Plus is New York City's leading provider of Child Health Plus, a New York State Department of Health program that offers parents FREE or low-cost health insurance for children under the age of 19. "CRAIN'S New York Business" magazine ranked Health Plus fifth among the largest health maintenance organizations in the New York area.