Seek parity for Puerto Rico in federal programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and SSI.

Buscare9 que Puerto Rico reciba los mismos beneficios que los estados en programas como Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP y SSI.

Candidate commits to pursue equal treatment for Puerto Rico in major federal benefit programs.

Propuestas - Pablo José Hernández Rivera
campaign · campaign_site · model gpt-5.4-mini

Buscare9 que Puerto Rico reciba los mismos fondos que los estados en Medicare y Medicaid.

Candidate commits to parity funding for Medicare and Medicaid.

Propuestas - Pablo José Hernández Rivera
campaign · campaign_site · model gpt-5.4-mini

Luchare9 para que el Supplemental Security Income (SSI), que actualmente no se aplica en Puerto Rico, tambie9n beneficie a las personas con discapacidades y a los adultos mayores de bajos ingresos en la isla.

Candidate commits to advocate for SSI coverage in Puerto Rico.

Propuestas - Pablo José Hernández Rivera
campaign · campaign_site · model gpt-5.4-mini

Para evitar ese desplome, El Comisionado Residente trabaja junto al Congresista Darren Soto en legislación que fijaría y ajustaría anualmente el financiamiento de Medicaid en Puerto Rico, eliminando la dependencia de extensiones temporales.

He said he is working with Rep. Darren Soto on legislation to make Puerto Rico's Medicaid funding permanent and annually adjustable rather than dependent on temporary extensions.

Comisionado Residente llama al trabajo en equipo para salvar fondos de salud de Puerto Rico | Representative Pablo Hernandez
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El Comisionado Residente indicó que continuará trabajando y colaborando con el comité y stakeholders de salud para alinear esfuerzos y fortalecer la estrategia que será presentada ante el Congreso.

He committed to keep working with health stakeholders to strengthen the Medicaid and Medicare Advantage strategy for Puerto Rico before Congress.

Comisionado Residente se reúne en Fortaleza sobre fondos Medicaid | Representative Pablo Hernandez
primary · press_release · model gpt-5.4-mini

Colaborar con el Congreso para extender programas federales clave a Puerto Rico y cerrar brechas históricas en el acceso a servicios de salud.

Hernández urged CMS and Congress to extend key federal programs to Puerto Rico and reduce Medicare Advantage disparities affecting the island.

Comisionado Residente y 17 congresistas piden mejorar financiamiento de Medicare Advantage para Puerto Rico | Representative Pablo Hernandez
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Parity would address these long-standing inequities by eliminating the federal cap so the program can grow with need, and permanently extending the FMAP to reflect economic conditions, and create a stable federal funding stream that strengthens provider networks, expands access to specialty care, and improves health outcomes.

Hernández argues for permanent Medicaid parity for Puerto Rico, including removing the federal funding cap and extending FMAP stability.

HHRG-119-IF00-Wstate-H001103-20251212.pdf
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Hernández said Puerto Rico’s Medicaid program needs “parity,” explained that the island remains the only jurisdiction without a durable long-term solution, and urged Congress to enact a stable federal funding stream by eliminating the cap and permanently extending FMAP support.

Official congressional testimony shows he actively pressed for Medicaid parity for Puerto Rico, matching part of the promise.

partial same_term A for effort

HHRG-119-IF00-Wstate-H001103-20251212.pdf
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 98%

The official House release says Hernández was co-sponsoring the bipartisan Supplemental Security Income Equality Act, which would extend SSI benefits to residents of Puerto Rico and other territories.

He took a concrete legislative step toward SSI parity, but the release describes an introduced/cosponsored bill rather than enacted law.

partial same_term A for effort

Comisionado Residente busca ampliar beneficio del SSI a Puerto Rico
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 97%

The official House release says Hernández secured Puerto Rico’s inclusion in the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 so PAN would keep receiving funds during a federal shutdown.

He advanced concrete SNAP-related protection for Puerto Rico, but this is a continuity measure, not full SNAP parity.

partial same_term A for effort

Comisionado Residente asegura que Puerto Rico sea incluido en los proyectos de la Cámara y el Senado que protegen la asistencia nutricional durante cierres del gobierno
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 95%

The official House press release says Hernández led a bipartisan letter with 17 members of Congress asking CMS and HHS to correct Medicare Advantage payment disparities affecting Puerto Rico.

This is a concrete push on Medicare equity, but it is a request to the executive branch rather than a completed parity change.

partial same_term A for effort

Comisionado Residente y 17 congresistas piden mejorar financiamiento de Medicare Advantage para Puerto Rico | Representative Pablo Hernandez
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 95%