Editorial: The New York Times

• A lack of medical coverage is affecting millions of people in America, with Latinos being disproportionately affected.
• Latinos are less likely to have health insurance, they are more likely to die from diabetes than non-Hispanic white Americans, and they are less likely to have routine medical examinations.
• The Hispanic Federation focuses on improving access to health insurance and has helped about 155,000 households enroll in free or low-cost health insurance coverage in New York State.
• Obstacles to coverage include navigating enrollment and language barriers.
• The Hispanic Federation was established in 1990 to cater to the needs of New York City's Latino residents.
• Latinos now make up more than 35 percent of uninsured adults in the city.
• A 2022 Hispanic Federation report identified deportation and stigma associated with conditions like mental illnesses, addiction, and HIV as additional coverage barriers.

Conclusion: Health inequity is a complex and stubborn problem. For Latino communities, addressing it starts with the simple step of tackling the initial language barrier, a task the Hispanic Federation is leading.

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