Press Statement: August 22, 2013
Contact: Jose Suarez
305.340.1085; jose.suarez@1199.org
Miami, Fla. – SEIU Florida applauds State Senator Rene Garcia (R-Miami) and State Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami) for co-hosting tonight’s forum in Spanish and English that will share information with the public about the fast-approaching enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace, a key component of the Affordable Care Act.
The two legislators decided to come together after hearing from their constituents, in what will be Florida’s first bi-partisan forum/town hall on healthcare reform and how hardworking families can begin exploring their options and enroll for health insurance coverage.
However, SEIU Florida will make it a point to educate and empower the nearly million tax-paying Floridians who will be left behind because of the inactions of extremists in the Florida legislature. SEIU continues to support legislation, such as the bill passed with near unanimous support (38 to one) in the Florida Senate, where more than one million hardworking, tax-paying Floridians would have gained the health coverage they deserve.
What: The Healthcare Marketplace and You Forum
When: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22nd
Where: CAMACOL (Latin Chamber of Commerce)
1417 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33135
SEIU Florida represents over 55,000 active and retired healthcare professionals, public employees, and property service workers in the state of Florida. SEIU members provide vital public services in Florida's hospitals, nursing homes, public schools, community colleges, municipal and county governments, malls, and universities. With over 2.1 million members, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in North America. For more information, please visit HealthierFloridaNow.org
Contact: Jose Suarez
305.340.1085; jose.suarez@1199.org
Miami, Fla. – SEIU Florida applauds State Senator Rene Garcia (R-Miami) and State Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami) for co-hosting tonight’s forum in Spanish and English that will share information with the public about the fast-approaching enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace, a key component of the Affordable Care Act.
The two legislators decided to come together after hearing from their constituents, in what will be Florida’s first bi-partisan forum/town hall on healthcare reform and how hardworking families can begin exploring their options and enroll for health insurance coverage.
However, SEIU Florida will make it a point to educate and empower the nearly million tax-paying Floridians who will be left behind because of the inactions of extremists in the Florida legislature. SEIU continues to support legislation, such as the bill passed with near unanimous support (38 to one) in the Florida Senate, where more than one million hardworking, tax-paying Floridians would have gained the health coverage they deserve.
What: The Healthcare Marketplace and You Forum
When: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22nd
Where: CAMACOL (Latin Chamber of Commerce)
1417 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33135
SEIU Florida represents over 55,000 active and retired healthcare professionals, public employees, and property service workers in the state of Florida. SEIU members provide vital public services in Florida's hospitals, nursing homes, public schools, community colleges, municipal and county governments, malls, and universities. With over 2.1 million members, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in North America. For more information, please visit HealthierFloridaNow.org
