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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SEARAC is proud to support @apaics_org at the Legislative Leadership Summit this week in Washington, DC. Our National Deputy Director Kham S. Moua will be part of an Immigration, Citizenship, & Civic Engagement panel, which will address the
impact of ICE enforcement on community trust and explore strategies to dismantle
barriers to strengthen civic participation. #APAICSLeads #AANHPIHM #LegislativeLeadership
May 11
Join SEARAC for the third installment of our Rising Up series on May 13, 2:30 pm-3 pm ET where we will focus on supporting Southeast Asian American men and boys in education. This webinar will review findings from SEARAC’s Rising Up report on gender disparities in Southeast Asian American students’ educational attainment and provide an overview of how race- and gender-based stereotypes have impacted Southeast Asian American boys’ and men’s educational access and success.
RSVP at bit.ly/RisingUpPt3!
May 11
Whether it’s housing, healthcare, or grocery costs, we know our communities cannot have their mental health supported until basic needs are met.
SEARAC is a proud community partner of @naapimha, raising awareness and celebrating the 6th Annual National AANHPI Mental Health Day this May 10th!
Learn more at naapimha.org/aanhpimhday
May 10
For the second webinar in SEARAC’s Rising Up series, we were joined by youth leaders at @arise__ri and @varoundtable. We know that across classrooms, colleges, and communities, SEAA students are demanding educational experiences that support them. We are inspired by the courage of Southeast Asian American youth who are fighting for learning environments that value their cultural identity. You can read SEARAC’s latest fact sheet on SEAA student experiences at the link in our bio. Thank you to our incredible youth advocates for joining last week’s conversation!
Join SEARAC for the third installment of our Rising Up series on May 13, 2:30 pm-3 pm ET where we will focus on supporting Southeast Asian American men and boys in education. RSVP at bit.ly/RisingUpPt3!
May 8
In April 1975, Saigon fell and the Khmer Rouge seized power, unleashing a brutal reign of terror. In the years that followed, Cambodian, Hmong, Iu Mien, Lao, Vietnamese, and other Southeast Asian communities resettled across the United States. They survived unimaginable loss. And they have spent over 50 years making this country richer—culturally, economically, and civically.
This anniversary deserves national recognition. Urge your Member of Congress to cosponsor the Southeast Asian American 50th Anniversary Resolution. @SEARAC
Take action: bit.ly/SEAA50to250
#SEAA50 #SEAAResolution
May 7
