New York's lieutenant governor is leading a state delegation to Puerto Rico to help the U.S. territory as it struggles with a fiscal crisis.
New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker and Secretary of State Cesar Perales joined Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul for the visit Monday.
The trip comes after Governor Andrew Cuomo traveled to the island last month to offer New York's assistance as it deals with billions in public debt, much of it related to the state's Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Cuomo says the challenges facing Puerto Rico's public health system are similar to those New York dealt with in the past and that the state is "proud" to help.
The visit is expected to last through Wednesday.
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