Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

ADVISORY, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2014

MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ TO HOST COVERED CA RALLY LAUNCHING ‘COUNTDOWN TO ENROLL OC’

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) will host a rally with Covered California’s Executive Director Peter Lee launching “Countdown to Enroll OC,” her effort to connect Orange County residents with certified, in person bilingual health insurance enrollment services through Covered California this Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. PST at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC), 1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701-2690.

“With less than two months left before Covered California’s March 31st enrollment deadline, we need to do more than make people aware of quality, affordable health care options – we need to help them actually enroll,” said Congresswoman Sanchez. “Nearly 20 percent of Orange County’s population is uninsured and ‘Countdown to Enroll OC’ will help ensure every eligible resident has the opportunity to enroll before the deadline.”

Following the rally, in-person enrollment services will be available until 5 p.m.

WHO:

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46)

Covered California Executive Director Peter Lee

Certified, bilingual health insurance counselors

Students and local community groups

WHAT:

Rally launching “Countdown to Enroll OC,” Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez’s effort to connect Orange County residents with certified, in person bilingual health insurance enrollment services through Covered California.

WHEN:

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Speaking Program: 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Enrollment Services: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC)

1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard

Santa Ana, CA 92701-2690

Google Maps: http://bit.ly/1eZbrwh

VISUALS:

Podium in front of three-tiered fountain – http://bit.ly/1evGOUb

Young residents behind speakers with signs reading “Enroll OC” and “Inscribite Hoy”

Covered California enrollment stations/booths

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is proud to represent California’s 46th Congressional District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana, and parts of the cities of Garden Grove and Orange in Orange County. She serves as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and the second ranked Democrat on the Committee on Homeland Security. Rep. Sanchez is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and sits on the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Economic Committee.