The Health Crisis in Underserved Communities

Almost two-thirds of the most economically vulnerable Californians, who are uninsured and in public programs, are people of color. Join New America’s California Asset Building Program and the Latino Community Development Foundation for a summit exploring the challenges and opportunities that the implementation of the Affordable Care Act holds for underserved communities in California.

The Affordable Care Act presents numerous policies to improve both the health and financial security of this population…from streamlined eligibility for either Medi-Cal or health benefit exchanges, provisions that will reduce the likelihood of incurring medical debt, and prevention and wellness programs that will encourage better health and reduce costly trips to the emergency room.   

This conference brought together the Senate, Assembly, Black and Latino Caucuses, and other key players to discuss how the progress, challenges, and community action opportunities of health care reform can also lead to the financial empowerment of vulnerable Californians.

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