To Support Vaccination Efforts, Luján Announces His Staff Now Trained To Help New Mexicans Register For Shots

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján announced that caseworkers in his state offices have been trained by the New Mexico Department of Health to help New Mexicans register to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

Dozens of New Mexicans have already received vaccination casework assistance through Sen. Luján’s office, but this new training will allow constituents struggling to sign up to do so by contacting Sen. Luján’s office through his website or by calling 202.224.6621.

Sen. Luján’s caseworkers also have received Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training to protect the health information of New Mexicans.

“Vaccines are being deployed at a quickening rate to communities across New Mexico, with nearly 50 percent of New Mexicans fully vaccinated against COVID-19. However, some seniors and individuals without reliable Internet access still face challenges navigating the process. In order to support the Department of Health’s efforts, my caseworkers have been trained to register New Mexicans on the Department’s vaccination portal and soon all of my state staff will be trained,” Luján said. “My team is just a phone call away and ready to help our communities get vaccinated.”

Constituents have shared their experiences working with Sen. Luján’s office to obtain vaccine appointments.

“It was suggested that I contact the Office of Sen. Ray Lujan to help my 78-year-old neighbors secure their COVID vaccines. They had been notified several times via cell phone and computer, however, were not able to hear the cell phone or able to manage the computer site. They put their faith in me, and I put my faith in Sen. Lujan’s office. The following morning the Department of Health called me to set up their appointments.” – Linda L., Albuquerque

“Sen. Luján’s office was able to cut through the red tape and promptly secure an appointment for me to receive the first shot of the Moderna vaccine. Many thanks to Sen. Luján and his caseworker Eliza Sultan for making this possible!” – Ted R., Santa Fe

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