FOSTER A HEALTHIER FUTURE Our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities need your help to eliminate health disparities and advance health equity. For more than three decades, APIAHF has influenced policy, mobilized communities, and strengthened programs and organizations to improve the health of AANHPIs. We connect community members with decision makers to develop solutions towards better health outcomes for all AANPHIs in the U.S. and U.S. Territories. Our network has assisted over a million people in nearly every state in 56 languages to gain healthcare. Still, there is more to achieve. And to ensure health equity for our communities, APIAHF needs your support and partnership. Thank you for championing better health outcomes for our communities! MAKE A DONATION Frequently asked questions are answered below. Thank you! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Amount $25 $25 $100 $100 $250 $250 $500 $500 Other Other 0/100 Please add any comments or dedications. DONATE DONATE — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS • Can I send a check instead of an online donation? Please make checks payable to "APIAHF" you can mail them to: APIAHF 461 Bush St Suite #400 San Francisco, CA 94108 • Can I send a wire transfer or stock certificate as a donation? Please call us at 415-568-3301 for more information on wire transfers and stock certificate processing. • Is this donation tax deductible? Yes. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. • What if I still have a question? Please call us at 415-568-3301 and we'll be happy to answer any other questions you have.

WASHINGTON— Today, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services released an instructional bulletin to all states and U.S. territories requiring them to ensure Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligible individuals retain their coverage during the state’s Medicaid Unwinding period. CMS released additional data that nine states, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Arkansas, South Dakota, Idaho, New Hampshire, and Montana, account for 60 percent of the decline in children’s Medicaid and CHIP enrollment from March through September 2023. In September, CMS required all states to pause disenrollment and reinstate coverage for certain disenrolled individuals under Medicaid Unwinding. The action resulted in a half-million children and their families regaining Medicaid and CHIP Coverage. Juliet K. Choi, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), released the following statement: “Medicaid and CHIP cover more than half of all children in the United States. We applaud CMS for ensuring children have reliable access to necessary health care as we head into winter when influenza and other illnesses need medical attention. “However, thousands of families and their children continue to face disenrollment, and it is unconscionable that this occurs due to a state’s systems and operational issues. These states must take immediate action to ensure children are protected. Today’s action by CMS reinforces the Biden administration’s policy of ensuring quality care for all families, and states must take action to ensure the well-being of our nation’s children.” # # # 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. APIAHF Comments: CMS-9895-P: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025; Updating Section 1332 Waiver Public Notice Procedures; Medicaid; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program; and Basic Health Program TESTIMONY & COMMENTS 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. 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 sent a letter to all states and U.S. territories requiring them to determine if they have an eligibility systems issue that could cause entire households to be disenrolled from Medicaid or CHIP even if they are eligible for coverage. If a state has an eligibility systems issue, they must do the following, to avoid CMS enforcement to bring states into compliance: 1) Pause procedural disenrollments for those individuals impacted, 2) Reinstate coverage for all affected individuals and provide retroactive eligibility back to the date of termination, 3) Implement one or more CMS-approved mitigation strategies until such time that the state has fixed all systems and processes to prevent continued inappropriate disenrollments, and 4)Fix state systems and processes to ensure renewals are conducted appropriately and in accordance with federal Medicaid requirements. Juliet K. Choi, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) released the following statement: “We applaud CMS for taking bold action to safeguard health care coverage for millions of families across our nation as we continue to face the devastating impacts of disenrollment from Medicaid Unwinding, which disproportionately affects communities of color, immigrants and individuals with limited English proficiency. “Health care is a fundamental right, and ensuring that children and families have reliable access to necessary services is paramount. It is unconscionable for states to disenroll thousands of families, including children, due to a state’s systems and operational issues. This action today by CMS is a positive and necessary step toward protecting coverage for low-income families, and we are optimistic that the Biden administration will continue to forge forth towards affordable, quality care for all families.” # # # 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. APIAHF APPLAUDS CMS’ BOLD ACTION TO SAFEGUARD HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AUGUST 30, 2023 RESOURCES — CBO SURVEY CBO REPORT

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Medicare open enrollment refers to the enrollment window that takes place each fall, during which Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their existing Medicare coverage — whether it’s Original Medicare with supplemental drug coverage, or Medicare Advantage — and make changes if they want to do so. Plans change every year making “window shopping” important for seniors to evaluate which plan best suits their existing needs! MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT HAS STARTED WHAT IS MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT? Medicare open enrollment refers to the enrollment window that takes place each fall, during which Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their existing Medicare coverage — whether it’s Original Medicare with supplemental drug coverage, or Medicare Advantage — and make changes if they want to do so. Plans change every year making “window shopping” important for seniors to evaluate which plan best suits their existing needs! KEY DATES NOVEMBER 15, 2024 — Open Enrollment starts for 2025 plans. DECEMBER 7, 2024 — Enroll by this date for coverage that starts January 1, 2025. You can change your mind and pick a different plan up till the December 7th deadline. There is no limit on the number of plan changes you can make during the open enrollment period. JANUARY 1, 2024 — Medicare plans take effect. Extended enrollment opportunities are available to some people in areas where FEMA declares an emergency or major disaster that hampers their ability to complete their signup during the normal window. For people in Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton disaster areas who are unable to complete their plan selection for 2025 by December 7, 2024, additional time will be allowed, continuing for two months after the end date that FEMA sets for the disaster incident. PLAN CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE DURING THE MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD During the Medicare open enrollment period – if you’re already enrolled in Medicare– you can: Switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage (as long as you’re enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B, and you live in the Medicare Advantage plan’s service area). Switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare (plus a Medicare Part D plan (PDP), and possibly a Medigap plan, although medical underwriting might be required for Medigap, depending on the state and the person’s circumstances). Switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another. Switch from one Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) to another. Enroll in a Medicare Part D plan if you didn’t enroll when you were first eligible for Medicare. If you haven’t maintained other creditable coverage, a late-enrollment penalty may apply. If you are not already enrolled in Medicare, but are eligible to enroll in Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B, you have the opportunity to enroll during the General Enrollment Period which runs from January 1 - March 31, 2025 or during the Initial Enrollment Period (up to 3 months after you become eligible for Medicare). ARE YOU READY TO ENROLL? Visit medicare.gov now for your health plan or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) ; TTY: 1-877-486-2048 Explore your Medicare coverage options HERE . Important updates to consider as you shop for a plan The Inflation Reduction Act provides meaningful financial relief for millions of people with Medicare including expanded benefits, lower drug costs, stable prescription drug premiums, and strengthening Medicare programs. You can read below the changes to Medicare plans: Medicare Part D improvements: Insulin available at $35/month per covered prescription Access to recommended adult vaccines without cost-sharing A yearly $2000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in Medicare Enrollees no longer pay 5% co-insurance when they reach the catastrophic phase of their benefit Expansion of the low-income subsidy program (LIS or “Extra Help ”) under Medicare Part D to 150% of the federal poverty level starting in 2024 People with Medicare Part D will have the option to have their drug costs spread out over the full year in equal monthly payments, instead of having to meet their out-of-pocket limit early in the year Medicare drug price negotiation ( the first 10 negotiated drug prices go into effect for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage in 2026) Inflation rebates in Medicare Medicare Part B improvements: Improve access to high quality, affordable biosimilars $35/month cost-sharing cap on insulin used in durable medical equipment pumps Medicare inflation rebates Information for Disaster Victims If you live in an area where an emergency or disaster has been declared by a federal, state, or local government, and that disaster or emergency kept you from signing up or switching or dropping plans during another qualifying enrollment period: For Original Medicare: You might have a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to sign up for Part B and/or premium paid Part A. For a Medicare drug plan or Medicare Advantage Plan: You might have a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to join, switch, or drop your plan. To make enrollment changes, call the plan or 1-800-MEDICARE . To qualify for this Special Enrollment Period, try to have paperwork that shows that you live in an affected area (like a driver’s license, utility bills, etc.). View emergency disaster declaration areas HERE or visit Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) for a list of impacted areas. TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585. Translated Resources (courtesy of CMS and the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging) Medicare Open Enrollment fact sheet (English) عربي| Arabic (PDF) 中文 | Chinese (PDF) ខ្មែរ | Khmer (PDF) 한국인 | Korean (PDF) Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese (PDF) Medicare Open Enrollment post card (English) 中文 | Chinese (PDF) 한국인 | Korean (PDF) Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese (PDF) Changes to Medicare in 2025 (English) 2025年Medicare变更 (中文/ Simplified Chinese) Những Thay Đổi Medicare 2025 (Tiếng Việt/ Vietnamese) 2025년도 Medicare 변경 사항 (한국인/ Korean) If you have additional questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, Social Security Retirement Benefit, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare Savings program, food/home energy assistance, or COVID/Flu vaccination, call NAPCA Senior Assistance Center. English 1-800-336-2722 普通话 1- 800-683-7427 廣東話 1-800-582-4218 한국어 1-800-582-4259 Tiếng Việt 1-800-582-4336 Email: askNAPCA@napca.org State Specific Senior Assistance Programs - Translated California (English ) 한국인/ Korean 中文/Simplified Chinese Tiếng Việt/ Vietnamese Illinois (English ) 한국인/ Korean 中文/ Simplified Chinese New York (English ) 한국인/ Korean 中文/ Simplified Chinese Tiếng Việt/ Vietnamese Washington (English ) 한국인/ Korean 中文/ Simplified Chinese Tiếng Việt/ Vietnamese Medicare Open Enrollment flyer (English) عربي| Arabic (PDF) 中文 | Chinese (PDF) ខ្មែរ | Khmer (PDF) 한국인 | Korean (PDF) Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese (PDF) PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT — LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES Expanding Access to Healthcare HIV Education & Outreach Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach Capacity Building Initiatives LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES HIV Education & Outreach Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach Capacity Building Initiatives COVID-19 & Influenza

The Community Engagement (CE) team manages APIAHF’s national partner network, which comprises over 250 community-based organizations in 40 states and 3 U.S. jurisdictions. CE engages with community partners by meeting with CBOs virtually and in person, supporting inter-departmental programmatic activities, and by sending out weekly newsletters with essential updates, funding opportunities, and upcoming events.  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT — The Community Engagement (CE) team manages APIAHF’s national partner network, which comprises over 250 community-based organizations in 40 states and 3 U.S. jurisdictions. CE engages with community partners by meeting with CBOs virtually and in person, supporting inter-departmental programmatic activities, and by sending out weekly newsletters with essential updates, funding opportunities, and upcoming events. For more information email us at communityengagement@apiahf.org .

APIAHF influences policy, mobilizes communities, and strengthens programs and organizations to improve the health of Asian Americans & Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders. Support APIAHF this Giving Tuesday to promote healthier AANHPI communities DONATE NOW COVID-19 RESOURCES Culturally and linguistically accessible COVID-19 resources for AA and NH/PI communities OUR FOCUS — 2025 START OF YEAR GIVING Donate Now! TAKE ACTION Help us protect families in the fight for health equity! OUR IMPACT — 38 Serving over 38 years of leadership, advocacy, and movement building 25m APIAHF is a leading voice for over 25 million AAs and NHPIs in the U.S. Working with over 250 community organizations in all states and US territories 250+ Helped enroll over 1,000,000 AAs and NHPIs in the ACA 1m LEARN MORE PRESS RELEASE Statement on the Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FEBRUARY 13, 2025 GO NOW PRESS RELEASE APIAHF Welcomes New Board Member JANUARY 16, 2025 GO NOW PRESS RELEASE APIAHF Committed to the Challenges Ahead NOVEMBER 21, 2024 GO NOW PRESS RELEASE APIAHF Applauds the Appointment of Dr. Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 GO NOW LATEST NEWS — FIRST NAME LAST NAME EMAIL* SIGN UP SUBSCRIBE TO THE APIAHF NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE TO THE APIAHF NEWSLETTER HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM APIAHF The 9th annual National Day of Racial Healing is Jan. 21, 2025! You’re invited to join conversations designed to share truth, deepen relationships, and build trust to create a more just and equitable world. V isit DayOfRacialHealing.org to learn more. LEARN MORE VIEW PHOTOS

ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment refers to the period of time that takes place each fall where individuals and families can come together to compare and select health plans for the coming year. Plans change every year so it is important for people to evaluate which plan best suits their needs. PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) MARKETPLACE OPEN ENROLLMENT — LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES Expanding Access to Healthcare HIV Education & Outreach Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach Capacity Building Initiatives AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) MARKETPLACE OPEN ENROLLMENT What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace Open Enrollment? ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment refers to the period of time that takes place each fall where individuals and families can come together to compare and select health plans for the coming year. Plans change every year so it is important for people to evaluate which plan best suits their current needs. WHO QUALIFIES FOR A PLAN? To qualify for a Marketplace plan you must: Live in the United States Be a United States citizen or national, or be lawfully present (learn more about eligible immigration statuses) Not be incarcerated KEY DATES Some states have their own ACA exchanges and have different date ranges for the 2025 Open Enrollment Period. Open Enrollment starts for 2025. NOV 1 2024 Enroll by this date for coverage that starts January 1, 2025. DEC 15 2024 Coverage ends for 2024 Marketplace plans. DEC 31 2024 Coverage begins for 2025 plans chosen by December 15, 2024. JAN 1 2025 Open Enrollment ends for 2025. JAN 15 2025 Coverage begins for 2024 plans chosen between December 16, 2024, and January 15, 2025. FEB 1 2025 ARE YOU READY TO ENROLL? Visit healthcare.gov now for your health plan or call 1-800-318-2596 ; TTY: 1-855-889-4325. Explore your ACA Marketplace for some states below, or sign up for coverage from the Federal Marketplace Exchange HERE. Find Your State Marketplace California Connecticut Colorado Georgia District of Columbia Idaho Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Virginia Washington PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION To prepare for your application you will need the following documents: Documents confirming your income Documents confirming your immigration status Documents confirming your United States citizenship Documents confirming you gained a dependent due to an adoption, foster care placement, or court order Documents if you have a data matching issue Refer to this enrollment checklist for additional information you should have ready for your application. IMPORTANT UPDATES In 2021, the federal government passed the American Rescue Plan into law which includes provisions that expands benefits for those enrolled in or looking to enroll into ACA Marketplace plans. These benefits were further expanded upon by the Inflation Reduction Act which was signed into law in 2022. These benefits include: Expansion and an increase in Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) which help enrollees cover insurance premiums on health care plans purchased through the Marketplace. You might be eligible for one of these credits if you meet all of the following: Will have an annual household income above 400% of the federal poverty level Will not file a Married Filing Separately federal income tax return Must file a federal income tax return or be claimed as a tax filer’s dependent Must be enrolled in coverage through a Marketplace for one or more months of the year Are not eligible for or enrolled in other minimum essential coverage such as Medicaid or Medicare If you qualify for Medicare, the Inflation Reduction Act will save you money in the following ways: Medicare Part D improvements: Will have their insulin capped at $35 a month Will be able to access recommended vaccines such as the shingles vaccine at no cost Will have out-of-pocket costs capped at $2,000 a year Will have the option to make use of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan which will allow enrollees the option to spread their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs out throughout the year Expansion of the low-income subsidy program (LIS or “Extra Help”) under Medicare Part D to 150% of the federal poverty level starting in 2024 INFORMATION FOR DACA RECIPIENTS Important update for DACA recipients & consumers with certain other immigration statuses On December 9, 2024, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota issued a preliminary injunction in Kansas v. United States of America (Case No. 1:24-cv-00150) partially blocking implementation of a final rule. This final rule allowed Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and individuals in certain other noncitizen groups to enroll in a qualified health plan (QHP) through the Health Insurance Marketplace® (if otherwise eligible) for plan years 2024 and 2025, effective on November 1, 2024. As a result of the preliminary injunction, Marketplace enrollment has been placed on hold for these groups in the 19 states that are involved in the lawsuit. These states are: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. All of those states except Idaho, Kentucky, and Virginia are served by the Federal Marketplace platform on HealthCare.gov . To comply with this court order, DACA recipients and other noncitizens covered by the rule who reside in the above 19 plaintiff states shouldn't attest to having eligible immigration status in applications for Marketplace coverage. To further comply with the Court’s order, on December 26, 2024 the Marketplace will make a technical change so that DACA recipients and those other noncitizens covered by the rule who attest to lawful presence aren’t eligible for Marketplace coverage in the 16 states above served by HealthCare.gov . Following that technical change, the Marketplace will cancel any enrollments for 2025 Marketplace coverage selected by DACA recipients and other noncitizens covered by the rule in the 16 states. The insurance company will refund any premiums paid for that 2025 coverage. DACA recipients and those other noncitizens covered by the rule who enrolled in 2024 Marketplace coverage will have their Marketplace enrollment terminated at the end of the month and won’t have Marketplace coverage starting in 2025. The Marketplace will send a letter about ineligibility for coverage to DACA recipients and those other noncitizens covered by the rule in the 16 states. We encourage impacted consumers who had a change in their immigration status since they applied for Marketplace coverage to update their Marketplace application with their new immigration status. Check back for updates before January 15 when Marketplace Open Enrollment ends . On October 30th, 2024, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) in partnership with the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) held a webinar to discuss the new eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace plans. Experts discussed necessary information for DACA recipients to understand their options for enrollment, the Special Enrollment Period, and how and where they can reach assistance for coverage. This information is current as of October 30th, 2024. In May of 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule allowing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to enroll into health coverage through the Marketplace. DACA recipients will be able to enroll into a Marketplace plan on November 1, 2024. DACA recipients will also be eligible for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions (CSRs) which can make health coverage more affordable. If you are a DACA recipient you are eligible for a special enrollment period, please see the dates below: Special Enrollment Period for DACA Recipients, Key Dates: November 1, 2024 : Open Enrollment starts for 2025. November 15, 2024 : Enroll by this date for coverage that starts December 1, 2024. December 1, 2024 : Coverage begins for 2025 plans chosen by November 15, 2024 Information for Disaster Victims If you live in an area where an emergency or disaster has been declared and that has impacted your ability to sign up for or switch or drop your plans during open enrollment, you may be eligible for a special enrollment period. During a FEMA declared major or emergency disaster event, individuals living in affected areas qualify for a special enrollment period. Click here to get disaster declaration information for your area or visit Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) for a list of impacted areas, TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585. For those living in Hurricane Milton or Hurricane Helene disaster areas and who are unable to enroll into or change their Marketplace plans during regular open enrollment, may qualify for a special enrollment period. Individuals will be given 60 days starting from the end of the FEMA designated incident period to enroll into a new Marketplace plan or make changes to their existing plan. To enter into this Special Enrollment Period, contact the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 ; TTY: 1-855-889-4325. Language Access Information Translated resources (Courtesy of Healthcare.gov) ACA Marketplace Brochure (English) 中文 | Chinese (PDF) ગુજરાતી | Gujarati (PDF) हिंदी | Hindi (PDF) 日本語 | Japanese (PDF) 한국인 | Korean (PDF) Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese (PDF) Tagalog (PDF) Questions to ask yourself when choosing a plan (English) 中文 | Chinese (PDF) ગુજરાતી | Gujarati (PDF) हिंदी | Hindi (PDF) 日本語 | Japanese (PDF) 한국인 | Korean (PDF) Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese (PDF) Tagalog (PDF) Get Covered: Things to know about the Health Insurance Marketplace (English) 中文 | Chinese (PDF) ગુજરાતી | Gujarati (PDF) हिंदी | Hindi (PDF) 日本語 | Japanese (PDF) 한국인 | Korean (PDF) Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese (PDF) Tagalog (PDF) Click Here to find Local Assistance on Healthcare.gov Enter your Zip Code or Use Your Current Location Click on the different filters that are applicable to you and your family Choose your language from the dropdown menu Click “Apply filter” for each filter you use Click Here to get information on getting contacted by an agent or broker. Enter your Zip Code Click “Search” Select how you would like to be contacted Choose your language from the dropdown menu Enter your contact information IN MOST STATES, ASSISTANCE WITH ENROLLMENT IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES CAN BE FOUND THROUGH LOCAL ASSISTANCE A . However, some states maintain their own Marketplaces and language assistance services can be provided through a state Marketplace website, by phone, or in-person. Language Access for State Marketplaces CALIFORNIA Visit Storefront Finder for Local Assistance Translated Website: 繁中 | Chinese Traditional: https://www.coveredca.com/chinese/ 中文| Chinese Simplified: https://www.coveredca.com/chinese-simplified/ Hmoob | Hmong: https://www.coveredca.com/hmong/ ខ្មែរ | Khmer: https://www.coveredca.com/khmer/ 한국어 | Korean: https://www.coveredca.com/korean/ ລາວ | Lao : https://www.coveredca.com/lao/ Tagalog: https://www.coveredca.com/tagalog/ Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese: https://www.coveredca.com/vietnamese/ Phone Language Access 粵語 | Cantonese (800) 339-8938 普通话 | Mandarin (800) 300-1533 Hmoob | Hmong (800) 771-2156 ខ្មែរ | Khmer (800) 906-8528 한국어 | Korean (800) 738-9116 Tagalog (800) 983-8816 ລາວ | Lao (800) 357-7976 Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese (800) 652-9528 COLORADO Visit Assistance Network Scheduler OR call (855) 752-6749; TTY: 1-855-695-5935 Other translated resources CONNECTICUT Visit Assistance Search OR call 1-855-805-4325; TTY: 1-855-789-2428 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Visit Get Help OR call (855) 532-5465; TTY: 711 Translated Website 中文 | Chinese: https://dchealthlink.com/chinese 한국어 | Korean: https://dchealthlink.com/korean Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese: https://dchealthlink.com/vietnamese GEORGIA Call (888) 687-1503; TTY: 711 IDAHO Visit Search for in-person assistance OR call 1-855-944-3246 To see the website in 中文| Chinese Simplified – click the drop-down list at the bottom of the page KENTUCKY Call 1-855-459-6328 MAINE Call (866) 636-0355 and select option “4” MARYLAND Call 1-855-642-8572 To see the website in a different language, use the dropdown menu at the top right corner of the website and select your language MASSACHUSETTS Call 1-877-623-6765; TTY: 711 To view the website in a different language use the dropdown menu at the top right of the website and select your language MINNESOTA Visit Assister Directory OR Call (651) 539-2099 or (855) 366-7873 Translated Website: Hmoob | Hmong: https://www.mnsure.org/hmong/index.jsp Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese: https://www.mnsure.org/vietnamese/index.jsp NEVADA Visit In-Person Assistance OR call 1-800-547-2927; TTY: 711 To view the website in a different language, use the Select Language dropdown at the top right of the website to select your language The Asian Community Development Council also provides in-language assistance for enrolling into healthcare: https://acdcnv.org/health-insurance/ NEW JERSEY Visit In-Person Assistance OR call 1-833-677-1010; TTY: 711 To view the website in a different language, go to the top right corner of the website and use the “Translate” drop down to select your language NEW MEXICO Visit Schedule An Appointment OR call 1-833-862-3935 To view the website in 中文| Chinese Simplified, go to the top right corner of the website and click the flag icon and select 中文| Chinese Simplified NEW YORK Visit Find an Assistor or Broker OR call 1-855-355-5777; TTY: 1-800- 662-1220 Translated Website: 繁中 | Chinese Traditional: https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/TraditionalChinese 中文| Chinese Simplified: https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/simplifiedchinese Translated Materials বাংলা | Bengali မြန်မာ | Burmese 中文 | Chinese (Simplified) 繁中 | Chinese (Traditional) हिंदी | Hindi 日本語 | Japanese ကညီ | Karen 한국어 | Korean नेपाली | Nepali Tagalog اردو | Urdu Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese PENNSYLVANIA Visit Search for in-person assistance Pennie OR Call 1-844- 844-8040, TTY: 771 To view the the website in a different language, go to the bottom right corner of the website and select your language from the dropdown menu RHODE ISLAND Visit Navigator Search OR call 1-855-840-4774; TTY: 1-888‐657-3173 To view the website in a different language, go to the top right corner of the website and select your language from the dropdown menu VERMONT Call 1-855-899-9600; TTY: 711 To view the website in a different language, go to the top right corner of the website and select your language from the dropdown menu VIRGINIA Call 1-888-687-1501 WASHINGTON Visit Navigator Search OR call 1-855-923-4633; TTY: 1-855-627-9604 You can also request free translated materials when you apply for health insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder . The Washington Healthplanfinder also has translated resources for use: Language Recognition Card: 语言识别卡 भाषा पहचान कार्ड 言語識別カード ប័ណ្ណកំណត់អត្តសញ្ញាណភាសា 언어 식별 카드 د ژبې د پېژندنې کارت ਭਾਸ਼ਾ-ਪਛਾਣ ਕਾਰਡ Card ng Pagkakakilanlan sa Wika Thẻ Nhận Dạng Ngôn Ngữ Cost Sharing Reductions One-Pager (English) 费用分摊减除单页文件 कोस्ट-शेयरिंग कटौतियाँ एक ही पेज Cost-Sharing Reductions（コストシェアリング・リダクション）概要 ការកាត់បន្ថយការចែករំលែកថ្លៃ 비용분담 감면 원 페이저 ວັນເພເຈີກ່ຽວກັບການຫຼຸດຜ່ອນການຮ່ວມຈ່າຍ د روغتیا پاملرنې لګښتونو کمولو تخفیف یو مخ لرونکې سند ਲਾਗਤ-ਸਾਂਝੀ ਕਰਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਕਟੌਤੀਆਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਨ-ਪੇਜਰ Isang Pahina ng Pagbabawas ng Pagbabahagian ng Gastos Tax Credits One-Pager (English) 税项减免单页文件 टैक्स क्रेडिट एक ही पेज 税額控除概要 ឯកសារមួយទំព័រឥណទានពន្ធ 세액공제 원 페이저 ວັນເພເຈີກ່ຽວກັບເງິນຫຼຸດຢ່ອນພາສີ د کلیدي شرایطو لپاره د کارونکي لارښودنې ਟੈਕਸ ਕ੍ਰੈਡਿਟ ਵਨ-ਪੇਜਰ Isang Pahina ng mga Kredito sa Buwis Tài Liệu Về Tín Thuế Expanding Access to Health Insurance to All - FAQ (English) 扩大健康保险的普惠范围 Mở Rộng Khả Năng Tiếp Cận Bảo Hiểm Y Tế Cho Tất Cả Mọi Người Health Insurance Open to Everyone Trifold (English) 面向所有人的健康保险 स्वास्थ्य बीमा हर किसी के लिए ປະກັນສຸຂະພາບເປີດກວ້າງຕໍ່ກັບທຸກຄົນ د روغتیا بیمه د هرچا لپاره خلاصه ده ਸਾਰਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਸਿਹਤ ਬੀਮਾ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੈ Insurance sa Kalusugan na Bukas sa Lahat Bảo Hiểm Y Tế Mở Rộng Cho Mọi Người Guide to Health Insurance for Immigrants in Washington State (English) 华盛顿州 移民医疗保险指南 वॉशिंगटन राज्य में प्रवासियों के लिए स्वास्थ्य बीमा मार्गदर्शिका ワシントン州における移民のための健康保険ガイド សេចក្តីណែនាំអំពីការធានារ៉ាប់រងសុខភាពសម្រាប់ជនអន្តោប្រវេសន៍នៅក្នុងរដ្ឋវ៉ាស៊ីនតោន 워싱턴주 이민자를 위한 건강보험 가이드 ຄູ່ມືການປະກັນສຸຂະພາບສຳລັບຜູ້ອົບພະຍົບໃນລັດວໍຊິງຕັນ په واشنګټن ایالت کې د کډوالو لپاره د روغتیا بیمې په اړه لارښودنې ਵਾੱਸ਼ਿੰਗਟਨ ਸਟੇਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਸੀਆਂ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਸਿਹਤ ਬੀਮੇ ਲਈ ਗਾਈਡ Gabay sa Insurance Pangkalusugan para sa mga Imigrante sa Estado ng Washington Hướng Dẫn về Bảo Hiểm Y Tế dành cho Người Nhập Cư ở Tiểu Bang Washington Resources for those transitioning between Medicaid and the Marketplace Overview of transitioning out of Medicaid and CHIP and into the Marketplace (English) 中文 | Chinese हिंदी | Hindi 한국어 | Korean Tagalog Tiếng Việt | Vietnamese If you need assistance with transitioning out of Medicaid, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has implemented the Enrollment Assistance Program. 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JUNE 18, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF APPLAUDS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES JUNE 18, 2024 WASHINGTON —Today, on the 12th Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, President Biden announced two new immigration actions that continue his commitment to protecting immigrant communities. Eligible spouses and children of U.S. citizens who have lived in the U.S. for ten or more years will not need to leave the U.S., and they can remain with their families when applying for a “green card." They can also continue to legally work and receive protection from deportation while they wait. Dreamers who have earned a degree from a U.S. college or university and have an offer of employment from a U.S. employer can now quickly secure a work visa. Juliet K. Choi, President & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) and former Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, gave the following statement: “President Biden continues to improve the lives and conditions for immigrant communities and builds upon his Spring announcement of expanding health coverage for DACA recipients by opening coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders represent about ten percent of DACA recipients, and half of all DACA recipients are college graduates. This new process will expedite their work visa from six months to two weeks. “The administration’s announcement to keep families together and working during the green card process underscores the President’s commitment to our values and makes America safer and stronger.” ### 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

CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT & BOARD LIAISON LIANE ARAKI CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT & BOARD LIAISON OUR BOARD OUR LEADERSHIP OUR STAFF ABOUT OUR STAFF — Lianne Araki is the Confidential Assistant & Board Liaison at the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. In this role, she provides strategic guidance and support for the executive office, the board of directors, and manages the operations in the Oakland headquarters. Prior to joining APIAHF, Lianne was the Executive Assistant to the CEO at Silicon Valley Community Foundation. She was part of the leadership team that merged two community foundations, creating the largest community foundation in the country. In her “other” life, Lianne plays oboe and English horn with many community orchestras in the San Francisco Peninsula region. Next Item Previous Item BACK TO ALL STAFF

JANUARY 16, 2025 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER JANUARY 16, 2025 WASHINGTON —The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Shen to its Board of Directors. “We are honored to welcome Albert Shen to our Board,” said Juliet K. Choi, President and CEO of APIAHF. “Albert’s distinguished career spanning civic engagement, public service, and the private sector brings a wealth of expertise and a multifaceted perspective that aligns with our vision and mission to advance health equity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.” “Albert’s deep commitment to our community and his diverse professional experiences will be invaluable as we work to improve the health and well-being of AANHPI communities across the nation,” said Neal Shah, Board Chair of APIAHF. “We look forward to leveraging his leadership and insights to strengthen our initiatives.” Albert Shen currently serves as a Senior Federal Client Partner at Verizon, where he leads digital transformation strategies for federal government and public sector clients. Prior to Verizon, Shen held senior advisory positions at Toyota North America, focusing on sustainability and innovation. During the Obama Administration, he served as Deputy National Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency, where he championed initiatives to empower minority-owned businesses. A recognized leader in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, Shen has served on several nonprofit boards, including as Board Chair of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAFund) PAC. His dedication to public service and community advocacy continues to make a meaningful impact nationwide. # # # BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES

APRIL 4, 2025 PRESS RELEASE STATEMENT ON THE CONFIRMATION OF DR. MEHMET OZ AS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES APRIL 4, 2025 WASHINGTON —The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency responsible for providing health coverage to more than 160 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. As the nation’s largest health care payer, CMS plays a critical role in shaping the future of health care by advancing quality, equity, and access. As of 2020, approximately 4.5 million AANHPI individuals were enrolled in Medicaid, covering over one million AANHPI children and 1.6 million of these enrollments through the Medicaid expansion pathway. Nearly 2.3 million AANHPIs are enrolled in Medicare. This population grew by approximately 11 percent from 2017 to 2019, the highest percentage increase compared to other racial groups. Juliet K. Choi, President and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, issued the following statement: “As Administrator Oz assumes leadership of CMS, we look forward to seeing him fulfill his Senate hearing commitment to protecting and strengthening health care for all Americans, especially the most vulnerable. We urge him to safeguard Medicaid and Medicare from harmful cuts and to advance policies rooted in data-driven, evidence-based research that reduce health disparities. “APIAHF remains committed to working with Administrator Oz and the Administration to ensure that every community—regardless of background—has access to high-quality, affordable health care.” # # # 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

SENIOR MANAGER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PRINCESS MAE VISCONDE SENIOR MANAGER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUR BOARD OUR LEADERSHIP OUR STAFF ABOUT OUR STAFF — Princess is the Senior Manager, Community Engagement at APIAHF. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Mary’s College as well as her Master of Public Health degree specializing in Health Policy and Management and Certificate in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management from the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) at Mānoa. Princess has extensive experience working for nonprofit and government organizations including the Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network (HCAN) as a Public Health Research Fellow, the Lili’uokalani Trust (LT) as a Community Change Initiatives intern, and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) as a disease investigator. Most recently, she was a project coordinator for the DOH-UH Contact Tracing Training Program and a Public Health Advisor contracted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Next Item Previous Item BACK TO ALL STAFF