CANTON -- Changes to health insurance plans for January 1 need to be made by Dec. 15.

The St Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is actively assisting small businesses and individuals throughout the county with their health insurance needs during the current open enrollment season.

Two agents will be available for one-on-one meetings Monday, Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To make an appointment, contact Suzanne Casaday at 386-2107 or Suzanne@SLCchamber.org.

This includes reviewing current coverage in light of rate increases scheduled for January 1st and assisting with the identification of options, whether a different plan structure with the same insurance company or a possible move to another company’s plan.

The Chamber can serve businesses and employers of all kinds, non-profits, self-employed people and individuals, and can assist clients with coverage on either the “N.Y. State of Health” exchange or off the exchange. Its services are available throughout St Lawrence County. Access is offered to Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fidelis and MVP.

Access to the Healthy New York Program is also available, as are group rates on dental plans, standalone vision and Medicare plans. The chamber’s health insurance professionals are licensed and trained, and advisory and enrollment services are without cost to the clients.