Dear Secretary Sebelius:

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) thanks the Center for Consumer Information Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the opportunity to comment on the recent “Essential Health Benefits Bulletin” (“Bulletin”) dated December 16, 2011, outlining HHS’ regulatory approach to the development of the essential health benefits package pursuant to Section 1302 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) and undersigned organizations thank the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) for the opportunity to comment on the establishment of the new Affordable Insurance Exchanges (Exchanges) and Qualified Health Plans (QHP) (Proposed Rule). The undersigned national and community based organizations are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders living in the United States and its jurisdictions.