Immigration Reform Without Health Care = A Risky Proposition
Fact SheetImmigration reform and access to health care cannot be a zero sum game. The economic and human toll is too great. To have a more sustainable and prosperous future, America’s health care system must work for everyone, regardless of immigration status. Our nation is stronger and healthier when everyone has access to affordable health care…
Fixing Our Immigration System: Make Health Part of the Equation
Fact SheetAmerica needs commonsense immigration policies that work for our country and align with our values of shared responsibility, unity and fairness. Making sure that everyone has access to health care must be a central pillar in fixing our immigration system. Please look to this one-pager as a resource to our views on commonsense immigration reform.…
Establishment of the Multi-State Plan Program for the Affordable Insurance Exchanges
Testimony and CommentsAA and NHPI communities are extraordinarily diverse with dozens of different cultures and languages. Discrimination related to culture, language, affordability, and restrictions on legal immigrants continue to impose major barriers to accessing quality health care for AAs and NHPIs. The proposed regulations make clear that neither the Multi-State Plan Program (MSPP), nor issuers of Multi-State…
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Standards Related to Essential Health Benefits, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation
Testimony and CommentsThe design of the Essential Health Benefits (EHBs) will have a direct impact on the health and well-being of over 70 million Americans. EHB design will also have tremendous impact across our health care system and is a central component of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). A uniform and comprehensive package of…
Comparing Presidential Health Platforms
Fact SheetThe Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. We believe in health justice and work with community advocates, public health leaders and policymakers to generate policy and systems changes that benefit our communities…
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Asian and Pacific Islander Community FAQ
Fact SheetOn June 15, 2012, the Obama Administration announced a new initiative, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), allowing certain undocumented youth to qualify for “deferred action” status. Although this status does not provide a path to lawful permanent residency, it does grant a temporary suspension of deportation proceedings and enables grantees to gain work authorization.
Comments on CMS' Interim Final Rule Changes Excluding DACA-Eligible Youth
Testimony and CommentsThe Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) thanks the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the opportunity to comment on and voice our opposition to the Interim Final Rule excluding DACA-eligible youth from accessing many of the affordable health insurance options available…
Opportunities and Challenges in the Affordable Care Act for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Small Businesses
Health BriefSmall business employers have a difficult time providing coverage for themselves and their employees due to rising health insurance premiums. As a result, small businesses offering coverage declined from 68% in 2000 to 59% in 2007. At the same time, a larger proportion of the population is heading towards self-employment as contractors, consultants, and independent…
