Affiliates Gather in Sacramento for California Latino Policy Summit
This week, NCLR’s California Regional Office convened NCLR Affiliates from across the state for a day-long event dedicated to exploring the issues that impact Latinos most in the Golden State. The...
View ArticleOne Step Men Can Take to Improve Their Health
It is easy to take our health for granted as we focus time and energy on our work and families. Many of us don’t see a reason to visit a doctor unless there is a problem that interferes with our …...
View ArticleWeekly Washington Outlook — June 22, 2015
What to Watch This Week: Congress: House: On Monday, the House is not in session. On Tuesday, the House will meet at meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes...
View ArticleMillions of Latinos Can Keep Their Health Coverage
The Affordable Care Act survived the latest, and hopefully final, attack today with a highly favorable decision from the Supreme Court, which upheld the constitutionality of the federal and state...
View ArticleWeekly Washington Outlook — June 29, 2015
What to Watch This Week: Congress: House: The House is in recess, returning the week of July 6. Senate: The Senate is in recess, returning the week of July 6. White House: On Monday, the president will...
View ArticleWeekly Washington Outlook — July 27, 2015
What to Watch This Week: Congress: House: On Monday, the House will consider legislation under suspension of the rules: 1) H.R. 1138 – Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness...
View ArticleCommunity Health Centers: Serving Our Nation’s Most Vulnerable for 50 Years
This week we join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Community Health Center. For 50 years, community health centers have been fulfilling a...
View ArticleWeekly Washington Outlook — September 8, 2015
What to Watch This Week: Congress: House: On Tuesday, the House will consider legislation under suspension of the rules: R. 1344 – Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015 (Sponsored by...
View Article2015 NCLR Health Summit: Day Two Recap
Day two of the 2015 NCLR Health Summit wrapped up yesterday. Below are social media highlights from the second and final day of this annual event. Day two of the #NCLR15 Health Summit is underway!...
View Article¡Adelante, ACA!
by Danny Turkel, Digital Coordinator, National Council of La Raza According to a new Census Bureau report, nine million fewer people in the United States were uninsured in 2014 than the previous year....
View ArticleWeekly Washington Outlook — October 19, 2015
What to Watch This Week: Congress: House: On Tuesday, the House will vote on the following legislation under suspension of the rules: 1) H.R. 1428 – Judicial Redress Act of 2015 (Sponsored by Rep....
View ArticleCalifornia Invests in the Health of All Its Children
Starting in May 2016, children in California who meet income eligibility requirements but who are otherwise ineligible due to immigration status will be eligible for public coverage via the state’s...
View ArticleGet Ready to Get Covered!
Four million Latinos have purchased health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) since the law’s implementation. Join them by signing up for health coverage so you, too, can get quality...
View ArticleOpen Enrollment is Here!
Open Enrollment under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is finally here! You can sign up for health coverage for 2016 at www.healthcare.gov or www.cuidadodesalud.gov from now through January 31, 2016. Here...
View ArticleFive Things Immigrant and Mixed-Status Families Should Know about Enrolling...
As open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) gets underway, we know there are people eligible for coverage who remain uninsured and are looking for information and resources to understand...
View ArticleMedicaid Expansion Would Help More Latino Families Succeed
By Steven Lopez, Manager, Health Policy Project, NCLR (cross-posted from the “Say Ahhh” blog of Georgetown University Health Policy Institute) Latinos are the most uninsured population in the country....
View ArticleHow to Make the ACA Work for Latino Communities
The third open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is well underway. While Latinos still lag behind other groups when it comes health coverage, we are seeing signs of progress as more...
View ArticleThankful for Healthy Friends and Family
During this time of the year, many gather with family and friends and spend quality time over a nice meal, conversation, and maybe the search for a great bargain. It’s also a time when folks reflect on...
View ArticleHealthcare Funding Gaps Deepen Humanitarian Crisis in Puerto Rico
By David Thomsen, Policy Analyst, Health Policy Project, NCLR The decade-long economic recession engulfing Puerto Rico and its 3.5 million American citizens has become a humanitarian crisis. Governor...
View ArticleFulfilling the Promise of the Affordable Care Act for the Latino LGBT Community
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law, nearly 18 million Americans, including four million Latinos, have gained access to health care. This open enrollment period alone has seen well...
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