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“The Affordable Care Act (ACA), particularly aspects related to pre-existing conditions, has increased our HIV-positive patients’ access to medical services in a timely manner.”

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Health Care Reform is Important to Me

“Health care reform is important to me because I was unable to afford insurance and now I can get health insurance.” – Kijoong Shin

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Health Care Reform is Important to Me

“Health care reform is important to me because it will provide me with better language accessibility.” – Tot Tran

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Health Care Reform is Important to Me

“Health care reform is important to me because now I have access to quality, affordable coverage with a minimum benefit package which includes doctor’s and hospital visits, prescription medication, and mental health.” – Chi-Hsin Chang

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Health Care Reform is Important to Me

“Health Care reform is important to me because PIHP clients will be able to get information about my [sic] health coverage options in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner.” – Jane Ka’ala Pang

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Health Care Reform is Important to Me

“Health care reform is important to me because I will be able to get information about insurance in plain language and in a culturally appropriate manner.” – Kazuko Davis

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Health Care Reform is Important to Me

“Because of healthcare reform, small businesses would receive tax subsidies for providing health coverage for their employees, and we were glad to find that this provision extended to nonprofit 501c3 organizations.” – Potri Manis

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Health Care Reform is Important to Me

“Health care reform is important to me because national health surveys will now include collection and reporting of race, ethnicity, primary language, and disability status.” – Susan Shinagawa

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APIAHF Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Health Care Reform

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), on behalf of 39 community-based organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, filed a historic amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The brief – APIAHF’s first appearance before the U.S. Supreme Court – is the only brief that specifically highlights the needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities.
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