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The Health Care Law and You: How does the ACA help Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington)?

November 2013Webinar

October 5, 2012 Sponsored by the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, this webinar will feature representatives from the Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the community who will speak about how the Affordable Care Act will increase health…

Impact on U.S. Territories

November 2013Fact Sheet

Do residents of the U.S. Territories have to purchase health insurance? No. The requirement to purchase health insurance coverage does not apply to bona fide residents of the U.S. Territories including American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Will the U.S. Territories have a Marketplace? Currently…

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Impact on Immigrants and Other Non-Citizens

November 2013Fact Sheet

I’m an immigrant. Can I purchase health coverage? Generally yes. Please see the Department of Health and Human Services’ list of immigration statuses that qualify for coverage in the Marketplace (http://1.usa.gov/1pyQWPh) and factsheet on citizenship and immigration questions http://bit.ly/2gpctMl). I’m a U.S. national, COFA migrant or other non-citizen. Do I have options for health coverage?…

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Purchasing Health Insurance for Small Business Owners

November 2013Fact Sheet

I am a small business owner. Do I have to provide coverage? If you have less than 50 full-time equivalent employees, you are not required to provide health insurance coverage for employees. Beginning in 2015, only businesses with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees will be required to provide coverage. Is there help for small…

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Purchasing Health Insurance for Families and Individuals

November 2013Fact Sheet

Do I have to purchase health coverage? Generally yes. Starting January 1, 2014, to most individuals in the United States will be required to buy insurance or pay a penalty. There are a limited number of exceptions and exemptions to this requirement including for those who are undocumented, face a hardship, or who obtain a…

What’s New and What Stays the Same?

November 2013Fact Sheet

Can I keep my current health plan? Possibly. Your current health insurance plan may not be available anymore if it doesn’t cover certain standard benefits, such as preventive care services and prescription drug coverage, which all plans must now cover. If your plan already includes these standard benefits, which many do, you should be able…

Health Insurance Marketplace

November 2013Fact Sheet

What is the new Health Insurance Marketplace? The new health care law creates a new way to buy insurance: the Health Insurance Marketplace. Individuals and families can shop for, purchase, and enroll in health insurance that meets their budget all in one competitive marketplace. The Marketplace will be online and allow you to easily compare…

Health Insurance Marketplace for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Partner States

September 2013Infographics

At APIAHF, we have worked nonstop since the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enactment to implement the law, elevate the experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and to ensure the law lives up to its promises. As the Oct. 1 open enrollment date approaches, APIAHF along with the Association of Asian Pacific Community…

Issue Brief on Small Businesses: Identifying Vulnerable Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in California Under Health Care Reform

August 2013Health Brief

The Affordable Care Act provides new health insurance coverage options and incentives for small business owners, employees, and their families. With high rates of both small business ownership and uninsurance, these options will be particularly helpful for the Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) community. The Asian & Pacific Islander American…

The Health Care Law and You (Lao)

August 2013Presentation

The Health Care Law and You is a presentation tool developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to educate community members about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. This resource has been translated by the Office of Public Engagement at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services into the following languages:…

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