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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As we approach the 50th anniversary of SEAA refugee resettlement, SEARAC is committed to making sure our communities feel seen, heard, and valued. Vietnamese-American artist @nhahoang.art illustrates this spirit with her piece "Blossoming Resilience," designed for SEARAC’s 2024 year-end fundraiser. Nha reflects, "My concept came from thinking about generations of different families." 🌸
Read her full interview and explore Nha’s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will suppor@pal.humanity, Nha’s chosen partner for this fundraiser!
Nov 14
As we approach the 50th anniversary of SEAA refugee resettlement, SEARAC is committed to making sure our communities feel seen, heard, and valued. Vietnamese-American artist @nhahoang.art illustrates this spirit with her piece "Blossoming Resilience," designed for SEARAC’s 2024 year-end fundraiser. Nha reflects, "My concept came from thinking about generations of different families." 🌸
Read her full interview and explore Nha’s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will suppor@pal.humanity, Nha’s chosen partner for this fundraiser!
Today, it may feel like our country has rejected progress in favor of hate and bigotry. But our ancestors remind us during the hardest of days that there is always light in the darkest of times.
Today, we grieve; we love; and we heal. Tomorrow, we organize.
Read SEARAC`s full statement at the link in our bio.
Nov 6
Today, it may feel like our country has rejected progress in favor of hate and bigotry. But our ancestors remind us during the hardest of days that there is always light in the darkest of times.
Today, we grieve; we love; and we heal. Tomorrow, we organize.
Read SEARAC`s full statement at the link in our bio.
Posted @withregram • @apiavote Election Day is here! Every vote counts. Your vote counts. Have any questions about the election and voting? The Voter Hotline is here to help you be your own advocate. We provide assistance in English and 8 Asian languages! Call 1-888-API-VOTE. Happy voting!
Nov 5
Posted @withregram • @apiavote Election Day is here! Every vote counts. Your vote counts. Have any questions about the election and voting? The Voter Hotline is here to help you be your own advocate. We provide assistance in English and 8 Asian languages! Call 1-888-API-VOTE. Happy voting!
SEARAC`s October newsletter is live! Check out our community interview with Sreyneang Lim, the Community Pathways to Healthy Aging Coordinator at @cerieastbay, updates from our California team, and more. Read the newsletter at the link in our bio!
Nov 5
SEARAC`s October newsletter is live! Check out our community interview with Sreyneang Lim, the Community Pathways to Healthy Aging Coordinator at @cerieastbay, updates from our California team, and more. Read the newsletter at the link in our bio!
We are kicking off SEARAC`s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser with our conversation with @hninstagram, a Rade artist from Charlotte, NC! HNin’s Rade and Montagnard heritage shines through in her exclusive design for SEARAC’s merch shop, celebrating cultural pride and preservation.
HNin shares, “I was a refugee baby and am grateful to be in America. I wanted to show that culture is not lost after resettling.”
Read HNin`s full interview and shop HNin`s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will support @seacvillage, the organization HNin has chosen to uplift with this fundraiser!
Nov 3
We are kicking off SEARAC`s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser with our conversation with @hninstagram, a Rade artist from Charlotte, NC! HNin’s Rade and Montagnard heritage shines through in her exclusive design for SEARAC’s merch shop, celebrating cultural pride and preservation.
HNin shares, “I was a refugee baby and am grateful to be in America. I wanted to show that culture is not lost after resettling.”
Read HNin`s full interview and shop HNin`s designs at the link in our bio. Proceeds will support @seacvillage, the organization HNin has chosen to uplift with this fundraiser!