Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
ADVISORY, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov
CONGRESSWOMAN LORETTA SANCHEZ CONTINUES TO “ENROLL OC” BEFORE COVERED CA DEADLINE
Saturday Santa Ana Enrollment Event One of Few Before Deadline
Garden Grove, Calif. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) will continue her effort to “Enroll OC” by hosting an enrollment event this Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PST at the Orange County Employees Union Offices, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701.
Congresswoman Sanchez launched “Enroll OC” in February to connect Orange County residents with certified, in person bilingual health insurance enrollment services through Covered California. Over 20 events across Orange County have helped residents who face hurdles to enrollment like language barriers, lack of computer access or complicated financial situations.
Because of phone and internet capacity concerns, Covered California has extended the final deadline to April 15, but only if residents begin an application by Monday, March 31. Adult residents who have not enrolled by April 15 will face a fine of $95 or one percent of their yearly household income, whichever is higher.
WHO:
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46)
Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW)
Orange County Employees Association (OCEA)
Certified, bilingual health insurance counselors
WHAT:
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez will connect Orange County residents with certified, in person bilingual health insurance enrollment services through Covered California.
WHEN:
9:00 am – 2:00 pm PST
The Congresswoman will provide opening remarks at 9:30 am
WHERE:
Orange County Employees Union Offices
830 N. Ross St.
Santa Ana, CA
92701
Google Maps: http://bit.ly/P7sFBV
VISUALS:
Covered California enrollment stations/booths
Newly enrolled residents will have photos taken against festive backdrop
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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.
