Health Equity
Why Getting Health Insurance Matters for Latinos
Latinos are more likely to have certain health problems than whites. And they are more likely to get sicker and die from them too. Finding and treating these problems early can make a huge difference....
View MoreWhy Getting Health Insurance Matters for African Americans
African Americans are more likely than whites to experience certain health conditions. And they are more likely to get sicker and die from them, too. Finding and treating these problem...
View MoreHow Health Insurance Helps Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
African Americans, Latinos, American Indian & Alaska Natives, and Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders are more likely than whites to experience certain health conditions. A...
View MoreHow CHIPRA Improves Coverage for Children
This series covers everything you want to know about CHIPRA (the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009), who it affects, and how. Learn how CHIPRA: allows legal immig...
View MoreMedicaid: A Lifeline for Americans with Serious Health Care Needs
Medicaid helps people with serious health care conditions get the care they need. For people with cancer, diabetes, chronic lung disease, or heart disease, consistent and reliable access to health car...
View MoreHow States Can Fund Community Health Workers through Medicaid to Improve People’s Health, Decrease Costs, and Reduce Disparities
Community health workers (CHWs) provide many different services, from helping people buy health insurance and navigating the health care system to leading community-level health education classes. CHW...
View MoreMedicaid Suspension Policies for Incarcerated People: 50-State Map
People who are in prison are generally not eligible for Medicaid. But making sure they can get health care when they are released is smart policy. States can adopt a policy to suspend—rather than...
View MoreHealth Insurance Options for African Americans
In user-friendly language, this simple brochure explains how the Affordable Care Act improves health coverage for African Americans, including affordable coverage options. Improvements to health ...
View MoreHealth Insurance Options for Latinos
In user-friendly language, this simple brochure (PDF) explains how the Affordable Care Act improves health coverage for Latinos, including affordable coverage options and consumer protections. (The ...
View MoreHealth Insurance Basics: Key Words and Phrases You Need to Know
In user-friendly language, this guide (PDF) explains many of the health insurance terms that consumers need to understand when they are shopping for insurance. (The brochure is available in English ...
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