Congresswoman Garcia Leads Letter Calling on Congressional Leadership to Expand Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities

HOUSTON, TX - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-35) led 15 House Democratic colleagues in urging House and Senate leadership to waive the two years waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries applying for Medicare. Individuals with disabilities face many barriers to health care and are often left out without affordable options.

"As we continue to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we must ensure that any economic stimulus package that is passed in Congress will take care of the most vulnerable in our country, including people with disabilities," said Congresswoman Garcia. "Individuals with disabilities have many barriers to accessing health care, which is why we must use every tool and resource available to help expand their access to care during and after this public health crisis."

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Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent the Texas 29th Congressional District. She serves on the House Judiciary and Financial Services Committees.