Sunday, May 11, 2025
5/11/2025
Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated and State Partnership Marketplaces - United Language Group (ULG), a small business specializing in improving language access for Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations, aims to address the persistent health insurance disparities among diverse populations. Despite Affordable Care Act improvements, LEP individuals remain uninsured at higher rates than their English-proficient counterparts, leading to delayed care, medical errors, and poorer health outcomes. The proposed project will implement an expanded, culturally responsive approach to increase Qualified Health Plan enrollment among LEP residents. Leveraging existing infrastructure, partnerships, and language access expertise, the project will provide targeted outreach, education, and navigation services to address the unique barriers faced by LEP communities. The goal is to improve health insurance coverage and access to culturally appropriate care, ultimately reducing disparities and promoting better health outcomes for LEP populations. ULG seeks to expand its footprint among North Carolina's Hispanic population and reach higher-need Hispanic communities in South Carolina. Community Reach: North Carolina: Navigator activities will continue to reach residents living in the multiple counties surrounding the metropolitan areas of Raleigh and Charlotte (Chatham, Cabarrus, Durham, Gaston, Harnett, Lee, Mecklenburg, Union, and Wake) and expand to Forsyth and Cumberland counties. South Carolina: Navigator activities will reach residents living in the following counties surrounding the metropolitan areas of Columbia and Hilton Head Island: Saluda, Jasper, and Beaufort. Annual Funding Request: Year 1 - $1,317,059 Year 2 - $1,304,639 Year 3 - $1,345,675 Year 4 - $1,381,431 Year 5 - $1,421,855 Total Number of Navigators trained by October 1, 2025: • North Carolina – 6 • South Carolina - 3
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