Veronica Escobar: “In my home county of El Paso, there are almost 25,000…”

“My amendment does just that, by requiring navigators to provide training for their assisters to serve vulnerable populations, including individuals with chronic illnesses and limited English proficiency. In my home county of El Paso, there are almost 25,000 uninsured individuals who are not English proficient. This amendment will ensure navigator programs are able to help all El Pasoans find suitable health care plans.” (02:42–02:51)

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