Sebelius Testifies: Convicted Felons Could Become Obamacare Navigators

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius during her testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday morning, challenging her to explain any precuations taken to prevent convicted felons from becoming navigators for the Obamacare system.

“Isn’t it true that there is no federal requirement for navigators to undergo a criminal background check, even though they will receive sensitive, personal information from individuals and help they hope to sign up for the Affordable Care Act?” Cornyn asked.

“That is true,” Sebelius responded. “States could add an additional background check and other features but it is not part of the federal requirement.”

“So a convicted felon could be a navigator and could acquire sensitive personal information from an individual, unbeknownst to them?” Cornyn pressed.

“That is possible,” Sebelius said. “We have contracts with the organizations, and they have taken the responsibility to screen their individual navigators and make sure that they are sufficiently trained for the job. There is a self-attestation, but it is possible.”

Watch the full clip below, via Fox News:

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