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Letitia Plummer: “43% of Harris Health patients are underinsured.”

Featuring: Letitia Plummer, Houston City Council At-large Position 4 | Texas

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Published August 18, 2026

Harris Health is a safety net for health care here. A million people in Harris county residents are uninsured or underinsured. 43% of Harris Health patients are underinsured. In 2025, $805 million is what Harris Health spent on health care Charity Care, $1.2 billion. Harris Health received in property tax revenues $1.57 million of Harris Health approximately of outpatient visits. (07:22–07:27)

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Asserts that 43% of patients at Harris Health lack sufficient insurance coverage.

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See the main statements from Letitia Plummer in this video

“A million people in Harris County residents are uninsured or underinsured.”
Asserts that a million Harris County residents lack adequate insurance.07:17-07:23
“In 2025, $805 million is what Harris Health spent on health care Charity Care, $1.2 billion.”
Asserts projected spending by Harris Health on charity care in 2025.07:26-07:39
“Harris Health received in property tax revenues $1.57 million of Harris Health approximately of outpatient visits.”
Asserts the amount Harris Health receives in property tax revenues.07:39-07:50
“We see 162,000 patients in emergency visits.”
Asserts the number of emergency visits handled by Harris Health.07:49-07:56
“I don't have the opportunity to expand Medicare, but what I do have is an opportunity to continue to fund our Harris Health system.”
Asserts limitations and opportunities in expanding Medicare and funding Harris Health.07:57-08:07
“It is imperative that we bring equitable, balanced, affordable health care to Harris County and to Texas.”
Asserts the necessity of equitable and affordable healthcare in Harris County and Texas.08:47-08:58