July 08, 2013--AARP announces a new effort focused
in Hispanic communities to increase education and knowledge about the
Affordable Care Act and to prepare families for the opening of health exchanges
in the fall. AARP is collaborating with a number of organizations in this
effort including the Hispanic Federation, National Council of La Raza,
Esperanza and the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Hispanics make up one of the largest uninsured
populations in the country – a rate of 30.1 percent compared to 11.1 percent
for non-Hispanic whites – many of whom are primarily Spanish speakers. Reaching
these families with needed information and resources about the health care law
and the availability of insurance and care is critical for our health care
system as a whole.
"AARP recognizes the need for educating all
Americans about the health care law and we want to make sure that those without
coverage have the resources and knowledge they need to get it," said Andres
Castillo, AARP senior advisor for Hispanic education and outreach.
"Working with these Hispanic organizations will allow us to amplify our
reach in these communities and educate families that need this
information."
These strategic arrangements will focus on training
and resources for promotores – members of local communities
who receive specialized training to provide basic health education – to assist
with the enrollment process for health insurance. In addition to providing
these organizations with educational materials, AARP is committed to a number
of training and pilot programs in states across the country.
"We encourage everyone to take the time to find
out what the health care law means for them. People have a lot of questions
about the law and we believe AARP can help answer those questions and let
people know about the many benefits available to them," concluded
Castillo.
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