Since its passage in 2010, the ACA has greatly increased access to affordable health care for SEAAs and reduced the number of SEAAs withouth health insurance. We must keep building on these successes.
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SEARAC Condemns Ruling Striking Down Some ACA Preventative Services
Today’s ruling will allow insurers and companies to opt out or force consumers to pay part of the cost, making more than 100 preventive services inaccessible for millions of people — including life-saving screenings for cancer, hepatitis, heart disease, blood pressure, and depression, among others.
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“I began taking oral contraceptives in 2002. I spent roughly $1,440 on oral contraception, at least $160 on well-woman visit co-pays, and the cost of the HPV vaccinne (which was strongly recommended) from the age of 14. My mother, sister, and I have been able to access well-woman visits free of charge since ACA, which also covered birth control for myself and my sister.”
Southeast Asian Americans Speak Out to Protect the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion report
“I am a survivor of Cambodian genocide. I have mental problems, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, and stomach problems. My overall health is not great because of these health problems, but I am thankful to have health coverage. If not, I wouldn’t be alive now.
Southeast Asian Americans Speak Out to Protect the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion report
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Southeast Asian Americans are part of this country, and the census must reflect that. Tell the Census Bureau that every person should be counted and that our communities will not be erased.
More than 300 of you have taken action. 👏👏 Help us get to 500 by Nov. 2 and add your comment at bit.ly/SEARACcensusalert or at the link in our bio.
Oct 13
SEARAC is closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We reflect on the land we occupy and our responsibility to learn from Indigenous voices and advance their calls for justice. Their leadership inspires our ongoing work toward a future where every community can thrive.
Oct 12
Get @reshare_app • @vietfilmfest 🎬 Southeast Asian American Community Building Panel🤝
Reflecting the themes of Sea Song and Southeast Asian American Journeys, this panel invites members of the Southeast Asian American community to share the stories, memories, and experiences that shaped how our communities were built and fostered in the aftermath of our arrivals. Together, we’ll reflect on our collective histories, the people and relationships that brought us together, and the communities we continue to build today.
📅 Sunday, October 11 at 9:30 AM . ⏰
🎟️Get your tickets, link in bio @vietfilmfest
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Oct 10
Erasing data does not erase disparities. Accurate data about race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation give policymakers and researchers the evidence they need to meet communities’ needs and direct resources where they can make a difference. Help us reach our goal of mobilizing 500 comments by submitting yours and encouraging five other people to do the same at the link in our bio. The deadline to submit your comment is Nov. 2.
Oct 9
Get @reshare_app • @ncapagrams **📣 Happening TODAY** Join NCAPA, AAPI Data, SEARAC, and EPIC for an online community info session on how we can mobilize to defend our right to a fair, accurate Census.
A proposed rule change to the Census would exclude millions of people from the 2030 population count and prohibit the collection of demographic data on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
This info session will explore how you can make your voice heard via public comment ahead of the deadline and ensure that AANHPIs remain accurately counted and served.
📅 Date and Time: Thursday, October 8th at 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET
➡️ Register at aapidata.com/oct8infosession (link in bio!)
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