A senior woman faced complications after failing to enroll in Medicare on time
Published February 16, 2026

Francisca Loya, adulta mayor latina en Denver, firma documentos con Mercedes Ruiz, experta en servicios de salud de la organización La Familia, quien la ayudó a resolver su re-inscripción en Medicare. Foto: Rossana Longo-Better.
After decades working in cleaning jobs, a retired Latina with health issues endured an ordeal in Colorado for not enrolling on time in the federal health insurance program for older adults, known as Medicare. Experts warn that many similar cases exist across the state and that federal cuts could worsen the problem. Rossana Longo-Better spoke with her and brings us her story from Denver.
The full text and audio for this news piece are only available in Spanish.
Photo: Rossana Longo-Better.

