Publish Date:   October 2024 Type:   FAQ Topics:  Medicare, Prescription, Payment Plan Insurance, Health Care Coverage Ethnicity: Language:  English, Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese State: The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a new, voluntary payment option under Medicare Part D. Starting on January 1, 2025, this program will allow beneficiaries to spread their out-of-pocket prescription costs over the calendar year. To participate, beneficiaries must opt into this program each year. View and download this FAQ for more details about this program. This resource is also available in Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Publish Date:   October 2024 Type:   Fact Sheets Topics:  Medicare, Part D Enrollment, Insurance, Health Care Coverage Ethnicity: Language:  English, Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese State: For nearly 60 years, Medicare has helped pay for medical care for Americans over the age of 65, as well as younger Americans with certain medical needs. Thanks to Medicare Part D, nearly 90% of Medicare beneficiaries have comprehensive prescription drug coverage. View and download this fact sheet for some suggestions for beneficiaries enrolling or re-enrolling in Part D this fall 2024. This resource is also available in Chuukese, Hindi, Korean, Kosraean, Marshallese, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Publish Date:   January 2024 Type:  Fact Sheet Topics:   Fact Sheet, Cancer, AANHPI, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, Cancer Screening Ethnicity: Language:  English State: Cancer is the leading cause of death for the AANHPI Communities - at 27%! The three leading causes of cancer death are lung (27%), liver (14%), and colorectal (11%) among males, and lung (21%), breast (14%), and colorectal (11%) among females. View and download the fact sheet for screening and prevention guidelines by cancer type. These guidelines are provided by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. This resource is also available in Hawaiian, Hmong, Samoan, Tongan, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. View and download these in-language resource below.

BACK TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES Community Engagement Manager SAN FRANCISCO - WASHINGTON DC - REMOTE Title: Community Engagement Manager Reports To: Vice President and Managing Director of Programs Supervises: Yes – Intern or Fellow Status: Exempt Position Duration: Full-time Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000 Duty Station: San Francisco - Washington DC - Remote Last Reviewed: 08/20/2024 POSITION SUMMARY APIAHF is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to engage and grow its National Network of community-based organizations. Our Community Engagement Manager is the face and voice of APIAHF and its program. This is a highly visible role that emphasizes maintaining and developing organizational relationships. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strengthen APIAHF’s existing relationships with AA NHPI community-based organizations and cultivate new collaborative partners to disseminate culturally appropriate and linguistically accessible resources and materials. Develop and implement a community engagement plan targeting new AA NHPI community-based organizations. Research and identify appropriate partnerships to reach more AA NHPI communities. Assist in developing content and products to be used in community engagement efforts as well as engaging community members. Ensure effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of community-based organization activities. Plan and implement formal and informal partner convenings. Build awareness of APIAHF and its programs through community engagement with current and prospective community-based organizations. Ensure APIAHF provides proper recognition of each community-based organization for its support. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of related experience, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in either an engagement/recruitment role, business development, or digital community management. Client oriented skills with attention to detail and ability to follow up and finish tasks. Exceptional writing and research skills. Strong verbal communication skills. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Client-centric focus, including excellent attention to detail skills and ability to follow up and finish tasks. Exceptional writing and research skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills; and, Demonstrated facilitation and organizational skills. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated interest or experience working with AA & NHPI, diverse and underserved communities. Demonstrated experience in program coordination and management. Familiarity with social media platforms and project management. Experience with community engagement, technical assistance, or grassroots advocacy. TO APPLY To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to jobs@apiahf.org with the subject line “Community Engagement Manager” APIAHF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. BACK TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES

LENAYA KIMBALL PROGRAM COORDINATOR OUR BOARD OUR LEADERSHIP OUR STAFF ABOUT OUR STAFF — Lenaya a program coordinator for Capacity for Health (C4H), the national capacity building program of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. She currently coordinates and leads the onboarding process for the National Learning Community for HIV Leadership. She brings a unique lens to her team, with diverse background experiences in biotech, hospital administration, nonprofits and self-employment. ​ Prior to coming to APIAHF, Lenaya has explored many avenues to marry her need for creative expression and her calling to heal. She has run both a food business and a doula practice. Trained in health supportive cooking, herbal medicine making and certified as a birth and postpartum doula; Lenaya believes in a holistic approach to wellness on the personal, community and environmental level. ​ “Along my journey, I have come to realize that everything is connected, we cannot address the environment, the economy, public health, etc. without inclusivity. It is at the intersection in the full richness of life, that we gain perspective to address our collective needs.” -Lenaya Next Item Previous Item BACK TO ALL STAFF

PRESS RELEASE CMS CALL TO ACTION RESULTS IN HALF A MILLION CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS REENROLLED IN HEALTH CARE COVERAGE SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 WASHINGTON—Today, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services announced that half a million children and other individuals regained coverage to CHIP and Medicaid as a result of its August call to action letter sent to all states and U.S. territories. The letter required immediate action from state Medicaid directors to address the affected families and safeguard them from improper disenrollments. Juliet K. Choi, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement: “The immediate action by CMS has resulted in necessary and life-saving health coverage reinstated for some of our nation’s most vulnerable populations. “Today shows that CMS must continue to take bold, decisive steps to mitigate the devastating impacts of Medicaid Unwinding, especially as millions of additional families face the disenrollment cliff. We urge the Biden administration to protect access to affordable health care for all families, including additional accessible resources and outreach to vulnerable communities.” # # # The 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 BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES