More than 300,000 consumers could lose their health coverage by September 30 if they don’t provide citizenship or immigration papers to prove their eligibility. They are being asked to submit supporting documents to clear inconsistencies found in their enrollment applications. A health marketplace official and a community advocate clarify this verification process and discuss preparations for the new enrollment period. An expert and consumer advocate gives a national perspective on this matter.
Guests: Lizelda López, Spokesperson, Covered California, Sacramento, CA, http://www.coveredca.com/ ; Betzabel Estudillo, Health Policy Coordinator, California Immigrant Policy Center, Los Angeles, CA, http://www.caimmigrant.org ; Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, Director of Health Equity, Families USA, Washington, DC, http://familiesusa.org/
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