Action for Health Justice Section 1557 Comments
Testimony and Comments
APIAHF Community Letter Supporting Dr. Vivek Murthy
Testimony and Comments
APIAHF Comments on Redetermination Rule
Testimony and CommentsDuring the first enrollment period, APIAHF and three other national organizations came together to establish Action for Health Justice, a partnership of over 70 community-based organizations and Federally Qualified Health Centers in 22 states created to maximize enrollment for AAs and NHPIs. We submit these comments based on the experiences and lessons learned from our…
AA & NHPI Collaborative Section 1557 Comments
Testimony and CommentsAsian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC), Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Los Angeles (Advancing Justice | LA), the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), and the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) thank the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services…
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…
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…
USDA letter on LEP Guidance
Testimony and Comments