Affordable Care Act (ACA)

The National Black Church Initiative Encourages 100% Participation of All African Americans Who Are Eligible

Living without health insurance is a risk no one should have to take. The good news is that help for the uninsured is on the way. Although the new coverage options included in the health reform law will not be available until 2014, some help is available now.

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If you are one of the 50 million Americans who are uninsured, or if you are looking looking for health coverage for an uninsured friend, loved one, or colleague, find out what resources are available in your state by visiting these websites or by calling their help lines.

Living without health insurance is a risk no one should have to take. The good news is that help for the uninsured is on the way. If you are one of the 50 million Americans who are uninsured, or if you are looking for health coverage for an uninsured friend, loved one or colleague, find out what resources are available in your state by visiting these websites or by calling their help lines:

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  Visit Healthcare.gov to explore coverage options in your state and to find out which private insurance plans, public programs, and community services are available to you.


• Healthcare.gov and Cuidadodesalud.gov/es/
  If you have a pre-existing condition, you may qualify for health coverage in PCIP with no waiting periods or exclusions for pre-existing conditions. Check out the link below, or call 1-899-717-5826: (TTY: 1-866-561-1604).


• Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP)
  Obtain information about Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, both of which offer affordable coverage for children in low-income families. Even if you have been turned down in the past, you may be able to get health coverage for your child now.
  
  Learn more about health coverage programs in your state by calling 1-877-Kids-Now (1-877-546-7669).


• Insurekidsnow.gov - Sponsored by Young Invincibles
  If you are under the age of 26, click on the link below to download the Young Invincibles' toolkit for your state, and to find out how to get covered.
  
  Getting Covered Tool Kit


• Foundation for Health Coverage Education (FHCE)
  The Foundation website has information about private and public health coverage options in every state. It also offers help over the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-234-1317.

Next Steps Post A Successful Meeting

The 2013 Summit on African American Health held in Washington DC on March 7-8, 2013 was a highly successful meeting, and we thank those who attended for your participation.

Over 50 representatives from a cohort of diverse organizations met to discuss the health issues facing African Americans with a focus on disparities in key disease areas. We developed a National Action Plan that will guide efforts to eliminate health disparities.

We are pleased to announce that the Summit's draft report is complete. As promised we want your input. We encourage you to share it with your team and provide feedback and/or edits. Click here to review.

Additionally, the meeting provided a few documents/resources that explained the benefits of the Affordable Care Act - click here!

National Medical Association Mission Statement: To advance the art and science of medicine for people of African descent through education, advocacy and health policy, promoting health and wellness, eliminating health disparities and sustaining physician viability.