Tag Archives: Health
Health Insurance Enrollment: Deadlines.
As the March deadline approaches, the number of people signing up in the health insurance market rapidly increases. More than 4 million have enrolled but still, many uninsured residents continue reporting poor knowledge of the Affordable Care Act. Guest commentators discuss the issues and give practical advice. Guests: Alvaro Huerta, Staff Attorney, National Immigration Law […]
Why Latinos Live Longer Lives. Also, Expanding Medicaid.
Despite being heavily impacted by diabetes and other chronic diseases, Latinos are known to have a longer life than non-Latino Whites. A new, landmark study involving thousands of Latinos may provide some answers and help understand why Latinos are living longer than others. Guest: Dr. Jane Delgado, President and executive director, National Alliance for Hispanic […]
The Uninsured: Interested but Unaware.
As the deadline to apply to get health coverage on time starting March 1st, an expert on the new health reform law joins this program to share news of interest to the uninsured. According to polls, many uninsured still don’t know about financial help available for low and moderate income individuals and many are not […]
Fewer Latinos Signing Up for Obamacare.
About three million people have signed up for private health insurance plans through the insurance exchanges nationwide, and applications for Medicaid, the federal insurance program for the poor, have surged in states that have chosen to expand coverage. Still, in California, and arguably in other states, only a fraction of eligible Latinos are enrolling in […]
Health Action Convening.
Luminaries such as Vice President Joe Biden and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro kick off a days-long meeting on how to make the promise of the Affordable Care Act real for consumers across the nation. Health policymakers, advocates, and health care experts participating in the Health Action 2014 Conference join this edition to comment on […]
Overcoming Abusive Relationships. Also, Wal-Mart Joins Pro-Farmworker Agreement.
A renowned Latina psychologist joins this edition to talk about the need to break the silence and isolation that grips women who are victims of domestic violence. Dr. Ana Nogales, founder and clinical director of Casa de la Familia, a non-profit organization that helps victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual abuse and other crimes, […]
Health Reform’s Coverage to Start.
On January 1st, the health reform law takes full effect. Coverage under the health insurance marketplace will start and most everyone will be required to buy insurance coverage. Health insurance plans can’t refuse coverage because of pre-existing conditions, subsidies will make coverage more affordable, and Medicaid programs will expand to include more people. An expert […]
Health Enrollment Deadline.
The deadline to buy insurance through the Obamacare exchange markets is just a few days away, if consumers want to begin receiving coverage on January 1st. And while a rush is reported among Californians who are trying to beat the deadline, few Latinos have signed up for the health exchange in this belwether state. This […]
Undocumented fear new health plans.
Undocumented workers are afraid that as employers begin buying insurance for their employees under Obamacare’s new health insurance exchange, or directing their workers to buy insurance, their immigration status will be verified and their job will be at risk. Two experts on the new health care law address those fears, explain what’s in store for […]
Men against domestic violence.
Boys who witness violence in their homes are more likely to perpetuate this behavior as grown men and abuse their partners or wives. A growing movement by men seeks to change harmful attitudes and break this dangerous cycle. In this edition, we talk with two experts about how to engage fathers, brothers, friends and compadres […]
