Latino seniors are 35 percent less likely to have prescription drug coverage despite the fact they are often eligible for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) and the availability of assistance to help pay insurance premiums through government programs. According to a new study in the journal Health Affairs this […]
Comentarios from Maria: Latinos Have To Get Out and Vote in November
April 28, 2014 By
In recent years, Americans have realized how effective the Latino vote can be. In the 2008 elections, about 9.7 million Latinos went to the polls. And in 2012, more than 12 million Latinos went out to vote, including 70 percent of the votes in favor of President Obama. And although we have seen an increase […]
Guest Blogger: Dr. Elena Rios “Technology Offers Solutions for Patients and Doctors”
April 8, 2014 By
When it comes to gaining access to health insurance, Hispanics have struggled more than any other demographic in America. Roughly 30 percent of Hispanics remain uninsured compared to just 19 percent of African Americans and 11 percent of Whites. And growing demand for health care services coupled with the dwindling numbers of primary care physicians […]
Comentarios from Maria: Obamacare Exceeds 7 million Enrollments
April 7, 2014 By
Last week, the United States Department of Health and Human Services announced that over 7 million people have enrolled in an insurance plan under the Health Care Law by the May 31 deadline, surpassing the initial White House goal. And although a majority of Republicans did – and still do – everything in their power […]
Obamacare Exceeds 7 Million Enrollment Goal
April 2, 2014 By
After months of criticism and questions about the Affordable Care Act and how successful it would be, according to the White House, as of Tuesday 7.1 million people have enrolled in Obamacare, meeting the March 31st deadline goal. “The law is not perfect. We have had to make adjustments along […]
Comentarios from Maria: It’s Time to Enroll in Obamacare Before March 31
March 18, 2014 By
March 31 is the last day that Latinos can enroll in Obamacare during its first term of enrollment. With two weeks left, have you registered? I applaud those who have registered, but for those who have not, my question to them is, why not? The law offers health coverage to more than 10.2 million Latinos […]
Latinos Have Nothing to Worry About When Signing up for Obamacare
March 7, 2014 By
Yesterday, President Barack Obama participated in a town hall meeting focusing on healthcare reform benefits for Latinos. The town hall was hosted by the Aseguragte campaign, a partnership of the California Endowment, Covered California and Spanish-language media outlets Univision, Telemundo and impreMedia. Many attribute Obamacare’s low Latino enrollment rates to the […]
Comentarios from Maria: The Latest CBO Report and Its Implications on Obamacare
February 18, 2014 By
Lately, much has been speculated about a recent report published by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and what the data means for the economy of the country. Many Republicans in Washington, without actually reading the report, have concluded that the data published by the CBO implies that the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, eliminates 2 […]
Guest Blogger: Dr. Yanira Cruz “IP Transition Benefits Independent Seniors”
February 6, 2014 By
A couple of decades ago, none of us could have predicted the countless opportunities and innovations that broadband connectivity has made possible. Broadband access transforms lives and delivers more possibilities for better health, wellness, and quality of life, to name only a few. At the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), we work to improve the […]
Comentarios from Maria: It is the Time for Action
February 4, 2014 By
Last Tuesday, President Obama delivered the State of the Union address which was based on three fundamental principles: opportunity, action and optimism. The central idea of the speech is the reason why we all came to this country; if you work hard and follow the rules, you should have the opportunity to succeed. In the […]
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