The expansion of Medicaid eligibility to nearly all low-income adults is a core component of the coverage provisions in the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA Medicaid expansion provides a link between new private coverage options available through either Health Insurance Marketplaces or employers and the existing Medicaid program, which previously had many gaps […]
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Webinar Recording in English and En Espanol: Barriers & Challenges in meeting the Health Coverage Needs of Latino Youth and Young Adults
With the creation of the Affordable Care Act, nearly all low-income uninsured Latino adolescents and young adults are now eligible for medical benefits, however, millions still lack coverage. This webinar presents the common barriers, stigmas and challenges that may inhibit enrollment, and offers steps to overcome these barriers. Con la creación de la nueva ley […]
Behavioral Health & the Affordable Care Act for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
The Affordable Care Act provides an opportunity to increase access to care for millions of individuals in this country, including Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. This webinar is the fifth in a series of outreach efforts conducted by the US Dept of HHS, SAMHSA, the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association, […]
NO MORE Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Survey of Attitudes and Experiences of Teens and Adults
While the majority of Americans know someone who has been a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, most have not reached out to help the victims of abuse or discuss the issues with their children or friends, a survey funded by the Avon Foundation for Women finds. Based on a survey of teenagers and […]
The Black Church and HIV: The Social Justice Imperative
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) conducted a year-long, 11-city research tour with over 250 faith leaders across denominations to identify best practices and challenges when addressing HIV within the Black Church. With this collected research and insight from the HIV manual advisory committee, they developed The Black Church and HIV: […]
Report of the Attorney General’s National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence
This report was created as part of the Defending Childhood Initiative created by Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. This initiative strives to harness resources from across the Department of Justice to: Prevent children’s exposure to violence; Mitigate the negative impact of children’s exposure to violence when it does occur; and Develop knowledge and spread […]