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April in National Minority Health Month: HHS Secretary’s Releases Statement
April 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
A Time to Advance Health Equity - April is National Minority Health Month, a time when we reflect on the incredible opportunity we face as a nation to improve minority health continue reading »
Obama Administration Moves Forward to Implement Health Care Law
December 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
The Obama administration moved forward today to implement provisions in the health care law that would make it illegal for insurance companies to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. The provisions of the Affordable Care Act also would make it easier for consumers to compare health plans, and employers to promote and encourage employee wellness. continue reading »
Without Obamacare, Families Making Under $5,000 Aren’t Poor Enough For Medicaid In Some States
August 16, 2012 | by Think Progress | HS News Network
The Affordable Care Act’s expansion of the Medicaid program would provide states with federal funds to help insure millions of Americans who currently can’t afford coverage, especially the low-income Americans whose annual earnings are slightly above the cut-off to qualify for Medicaid in their state. Despite the significant financial benefits for the states that choose to accept the Medicare expansion, Republican governors continue reading »
Latinas Nationwide Celebrate Launch of ACA Benefits, Including Contraception Without Co-pays
August 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Today Latinas nationwide celebrate access to contraception without co-pays, as well as the launch of a series of additional provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) aimed at protecting women’s health. continue reading »
Latinos Praise U.S. Supreme Court Upholding Constitutionality of Health Care Reform
June 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to the relief and praise of many Latinos. The mandate provision was also upheld but the Court struck down the Medicaid expansion provision. continue reading »
National Latina Institute Rallies at Supreme Court for Latina Health
March 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Latinas make their voices heard on Affordable Care Act. The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH), their grassroots activists and a contingent of other health care supporters rallied on the steps of the Supreme Court Tuesday continue reading »
OPINION: Affordable Health Care Act Helps Improve Latina Health
March 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) celebrates the second anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which dramatically increased healthcare coverage and access to preventive care in this country. continue reading »
POLL: Latinos Overall Have Favorable Opinion of Obamacare
October 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
There has been much debate related to health care reform both before President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, and after its historic passage. continue reading »
Health Reform: A Phone Call from the President
March 25, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
One year ago Wednesday, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. It was a historic day, and the law is already making a difference in the lives of millions of Americans like Erick Moberg. continue reading »
