142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

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Working Together on the Success of the ACA: A National Plan of Outreach, Education, and Enrollment for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders – the Community Health Center Perspective

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Monday, November 17, 2014 : 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Nina Agbayani, RN , Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, Oakland, CA
Jeffrey Caballero, MPH , Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, Oakland, CA
There are approximately 1.7 million uninsured Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AAs & NHPIs) in the U.S.  In order for successful enrollment of this population in the new coverage options provided through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it is necessary to have an effective and coordinated plan of action.  Four national organizations serving the needs of AA & NHPI communities across the United States have come together to create a national plan for ACA outreach, education, and enrollment.  These four groups are working with approximately 70 community health centers and community-based organizations in 21 states to educate at least 250,000 AAs and NHPIs  about the ACA and enroll at least 50,000 in coverage during the first open enrollment period.  This collaborative effort is specifically targeting limited-English proficient individuals, families with mixed immigration status, healthy young adults, and small business owners and employees within the AA & NHPI community. 

This presentation will provide a summary of this national effort by sharing important experiences from the collective work, describing strengths and challenges of developing this collaborative, highlighting success stories and significant barriers faced by the partner organizations, and talking about the advocacy work to improve the next open enrollment period. AAPCHO will share successes, challenges, and lessons learned from 13 community health centers targeting AAs and NHPIs for ACA outreach, education, and enrollment. Participants will learn strategies for successful national and local collaboration among organizations working together to help individuals enroll in ACA coverage and get health care access.

Learning Areas:

Diversity and culture

Learning Objectives:
Describe the successes and challenges of forming partnerships between community-based organizations, community health centers, and national advocacy organizations.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: In my role as Executive Director of the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations I have extensive experience advocating for programs and policies that increase access to high-quality, comprehensive community health care services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate. I have over 20 years of work experience encompassing a variety of fields, from grassroots organizing, health education, health advocacy and primary health care.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.