Health equity means that every individual has the opportunity to attain optimal health and well-being. To achieve health equity, our country must work to address pervasive disparities in both access and outcomes. Our experience has shown us that achieving health equity requires in-depth research to identify problems and solutions, responsive policies to population needs and smart investments in communities.   HUMAN EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS Health equity means that every individual has the opportunity to attain optimal health and well-being. To achieve health equity, our country must work to address pervasive disparities in both access and outcomes. Our experience has shown us that achieving health equity requires in-depth research to identify problems and solutions, responsive policies to population needs and smart investments in communities. In doing so, we must address both the underlying socio-economic factors and existing policies that drive health care disparities. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR POLICY WORK Expanding Access to Healthcare Data Disaggregation Medicare and Medicaid HEAA RESPONSIVE RESEARCH Data and research are the underpinning of any effort to achieve health equity. We cannot address disparities without first understanding what they are and who they impact, followed by understanding what interventions and changes are needed to adequately and effectively uplift affected populations. Since, and before, the groundbreaking 1985 Heckler Report, which failed to accurately reflect the realities of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, advocates and academics have worked for better reporting. We work to advocate for research, both by government and private actors, that accounts for disaggregated data, includes the voices of relevant communities and furthers our understanding of how health equity can be achieved. ADDRESSING POLICY SHORTCOMINGS Public policy can both exacerbate and minimize health disparities. We believe that policymakers at all levels of government must act to address previous injustices and prevent future disparities. Policy interventions to achieve health equity range from ensuring communities of color have access to safe, livable communities to closing nationwide gaps in cancer outcomes, maternal mortality and diabetes prevention. SMART COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS We believe empowered communities are best positioned to determined what is needed for achieving their own health equity. Decision-making and research must include input and leadership from affected communities. Funding local efforts of community based organizations, who know best the needs of their neighborhoods, are often the most effective ways to address disparities. And while national problems often require national solutions, we must account for the ways those solutions will impact diverse communities. POLICY HUMAN EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS — LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR POLICY WORK Expanding Access to Healthcare Expanding Access to Healthcare Data Disaggregation Medicare & Medicaid HEAA POLICY — EXPANDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE DATA DISAGGREGATION MEDICARE & MEDICAID HUMAN EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS HEAA

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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 300 community-based organizations throughout 40 states, Washington D.C., and 3 U.S.‐Affiliated Pacific Islands 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 .

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. DONATE — 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! CONTRIBUTE BY CREDIT CARD DONATE NOW OTHER WAYS TO GIVE Click below to contribute with Crypto, Stocks, or funds from your DAF. 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.

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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 UPDATED AS OF OCTOBER 27, 2025 — 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 UPDATED AS OF OCTOBER 27, 2025 DOWNLOAD One Pager: Substantive Changes in the ACA Marketplace During the 2025-2026 Open Enrollment Period (OEP) → Download in Korean Download in Vietnamese Download in Vietnamese - cobranded SEACMA Download in Simplified Chinese Download in Traditional Chinese 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 IMMIGRATION-RELATED CHANGES IN MARKETPLACE DACA recipients are now ineligible for discounted ACA Marketplace coverage. DACA recipients may still enroll in an ACA Marketplace plan (without assistance) or may be eligible for other low/no-cost state insurance options. Lawfully present immigrants with income below 100% FPL are ineligible for premium tax credits (PTCs) beginning January 1, 2026. KEY DATES Some states have their own ACA exchanges and have different date ranges for the 2026 Open Enrollment Period. NOV 1 2025 Open Enrollment starts for 2026. DEC 15 2025 Enroll by this date for coverage that starts January 1, 2026. DEC 31 2025 Coverage ends for 2025 Marketplace plans. JAN 1 2026 Coverage begins for 2026 plans chosen by December 15, 2025. JAN 15 2026 Open Enrollment ends for 2026. FEB 1 2026 Coverage begins for 2026 plans chosen between December 16, 2025, and January 15, 2026. 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. Call (877) 864-4370 or you can select your state on the website and schedule an appointment for a consultation Resources for those providing assistance to enrollees If you plan on providing assistance to enrollees with their Marketplace plans, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for more information on becoming a Navigator or certified application counselor. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES HIV Education & Outreach Tuberculosis Elimination Outreach Capacity Building Initiatives COVID-19 & Influenza

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF COMMITTED TO THE CHALLENGES AHEAD NOVEMBER 21, 2024 The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, the oldest and largest health advocacy organization working with Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities across the nation, is steadfast in its mission to improve the health and well-being of Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. In two months, President-Elect Trump will be inaugurated and take office. Like the start of his first term in 2017, he begins his final term as President with his party controlling the Senate and the House of Representatives. President-Elect Trump has already outlined an agenda that threatens immigrant communities and, through his appointments, has sparked grave concerns about the future health of our communities. While we may not agree with all the policies of the new Administration and the legislative actions of the 119th Congress, APIAHF will remain resolute in supporting our communities, partners, and Senate and House champions. From mobilizing our partners to provide critical resources and information during the COVID-19 pandemic to fighting back against discriminatory administrative and legislative policies targeting our communities, we will ensure our voice remains strong in the face of every challenge. # # # 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

​APIAHF is the oldest and largest health advocacy organization working with AA & NH/PI communities across the nation, in the US Territories, and with the US‐affiliated Pacific jurisdictions. By providing policy and political analysis, research and data support, and effective communications strategies, APIAHF supports local AA & NH/PI communities to have an influence on local, state, and national policy. MISSION — Achieving health equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through law, policy and practice. ABOUT — Offices in San Francisco and Washington, DC Established 1986 APIAHF is the oldest health advocacy organization working with AA & NH/PI communities across the nation, in the US Territories, and with the US‐affiliated Pacific jurisdictions. By providing policy and political analysis, research and data support, and effective communications strategies, APIAHF supports local AA & NH/PI communities to have an influence on local, state, and national policy. By providing grants, training, technical assistance, and consulting, APIAHF is a source of key resources so that communities can mobilize and grow stronger in their coalitions and organizational structures. VISION STATEMENT — APIAHF envisions a healthier future for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, inspired and driven by community. VALUES — RESPECT because we affirm the identity, rights and dignity of all people. FAIRNESS in how people are treated by others and by institutions, including who participates in decision making processes. EQUITY in power, opportunities, and resources to address obstacles, hindering vulnerable communities and groups from living their healthiest lives.

AUGUST 16, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF LANDMARK LAW TO LOWER HEALTH CARE COSTS AUGUST 16, 2024 WASHINGTON —One year ago today, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The groundbreaking law strengthened Affordable Care Act protections, lowered health care costs, extended Marketplace affordability, and improved access to affordable prescription drugs for millions of Americans on Medicare. Juliet K. Choi, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), released the following statement: “APIAHF celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act. The law has resulted in real, life-saving results for Americans, including extended premium tax credits for Marketplace plans through 2025 for nearly one million Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific, making comprehensive health insurance more affordable and available. “As we emerge from the public health emergency, many Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific elders are more at risk than ever. The Inflation Reduction Act has helped our community access affordable and essential health coverage and prescriptions under Medicare. From a $35 monthly capped insulin cost to recommended adult vaccinations at no cost, the law resulted in real savings for elders.” # # # 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

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 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. 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. APIAHF APPLAUDS CMS’ BOLD ACTION TO SAFEGUARD HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AUGUST 30, 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. RESOURCES — CBO SURVEY CBO REPORT