Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Joins Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell at Healthcare Enrollment Event

Congresswoman Johnson (center) is joined by Secretary Burwell (left), County Judge Clay Jenkins (right)

and other local officials.

Dallas, TX - (Friday, January 29, 2016) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson joined Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell and other elected officials at the Community Council of Greater Dallas to enroll citizens in health coverage before the January 31st enrollment deadline.  With only three days remaining until the open enrollment period ends, Secretary Burwell visited Dallas to encourage local citizens to enroll in healthcare coverage for 2016.

“I want to thank the Health and Human Services Secretary, Sylvia Burwell, for taking the time to visit Dallas and our healthcare enrollment centers,” said Congresswoman Johnson.  “I am proud of the work our local navigators are doing to sign up citizens for healthcare.  I am encouraged to see both English and Spanish speaking navigators on site to assist all the families here secure the healthcare coverage they need. Healthcare coverage is so essential for all of our citizens and their families.  It helps to ease the financial burden so many families suffer when a medical crisis hits, often unexpectedly.  I want to encourage all my constituents to sign up for coverage before Sunday’s deadline and to let their friends and families know to sign up as well.”

Congresswoman Johnson and Secretary Burwell were joined at the enrollment event by County Judge, Clay Jenkins and Dallas Mayor Pro Tem, Monica Alonzo. They all toured the facility and were able to speak with several local citizens.  Secretary Burwell spoke on the importance of obtaining healthcare coverage and the penalties associated with those who do not sign up for coverage before the deadline.