Latinos United for Healthcare

WASHINGTON, DC –This morning the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of the 30 leading Hispanic organizations from across the country, released the 2012 Hispanic Public Policy Agenda at a Washington, D.C. news conference. The quadrennial document makes specific policy recommendations to all three branches of the federal government in the areas of economic security and empowerment, education, immigration, government accountability, civil rights, and health.

The report can be found here: http://nationalhispanicleadership.org/agenda/

The Hispanic community was the ethnic group hit hardest by the Great Recession. Nonetheless, Latinos have become foundation of our nation's economy, with the fastest growing number of small business owners, a growing labor force helping to rebuild our cities and infrastructure, and the promise of a next generation work force in the STEM fields as more Latinos are attending college than ever before. Today's Latino story is a reflection of the American Dream, but it will only continue with the respect and support of our nation's leaders as outlined in the agenda.

"The NHLA represents a unique coalition of the nation's top Latino advocates and is an effective platform to confront the challenges and obstacles that the Hispanic community faces on a daily basis. Already, there has been progress on some of the agenda's policy recommendations, including the continued implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the granting of deferred action for DREAM Act-eligible youth. This agenda represents our goals and aspirations for a better future. We seek to work with government, political parties, organizations and the public to make the aims of this agenda a reality. Latino priorities are, by definition, the priorities of the United States as a whole," said Hector E. Sanchez, Chair of the NHLA.

“HACU is pleased to be a part of NHLA’s 2012 Public Policy Agenda. As Hispanic students become the nation’s largest minority group in colleges and universities and the overwhelming majority of new entrants to the American workforce, addressing the persistent achievement gaps in education remains a critical priority," said Dr. Antonio Flores, CEO of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

“At this critical time, it is important to re-invigorate our nation’s Workforce Development System to help the millions of Americans trying to rejoin the job market," said Ignacio Salazar, President and CEO SER-Jobs for Progress National Inc.

“As the leading organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families, and caregivers, NHCOA is honored to join NHLA's efforts to make a lasting impact on our country's public policy. In particular, the NHLA's health policy recommendations to promote health equity can have a positive and lasting impact on Latino older adults, the Hispanic community, and the entire country," said Dr. Yanira Cruz, President and CEO of National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA).

“NHLA’s 2012 Public Policy Agenda is an excellent resource for anyone that seeks to understand the challenges and aspirations of the Latino community, including the harms of hateful rhetoric in our media," said Alex Nogales, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC).

"The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators cares deeply about advancing the social and economic needs of the communities our members represent. We add our support to this report as it contains consensus views for our community," said David Ferriera, Executive Director of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL).

"NACOPRW is proud to collaborate with NHLA and its unveiling of its 2012 Policy Agenda, as it strives to ensure that the policymakers have the pulse of the Hispanic Community. Government accountability and the severe under representation of Hispanics in the Federal Government is one of NACOPRW's main area of concern," said Vilma Colom, National President National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. (NCPRW).

"As champions on issues like economic development, Hispanic inclusion in the federal government, education, health, and civil rights, NHLA's new agenda represents the blueprint of our community. The National Puerto Rican Coalition is proud to be part of NHLA," said Rafael Fantauzzi, President and CEO for NPRC.

"In order for our nation to thrive in these challenging times, Latinos – the second-largest population group in the United States – must be active and engaged in the American political process. With our NHLA colleagues, we look to policymakers to facilitate full Latino political participation by ensuring that naturalization is an affordable and accessible process; that every citizen can freely exercise the right to vote; and that the Census Bureau has the resources it needs to accurately document the growth and strengths of Latinos and all Americans," said Arturo Vargas, Executive Director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund.

"We applaud the leadership of the NHLA in putting forth policy recommendations on health reform access, prevention, and workforce to Improve the health of Hispanics in the US which is so critical to have a more productive society," said Elena Rios, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association.

“The NHLA Latino Public Policy Agenda presents the Presidential candidates with a comprehensive set of critical issues confronting the 56 million Latinos in the United States today. The product of the combined policy agendas of 30 of the leading Latino civic organizations in the country, it represents an important challenge to rebuild the America of equal opportunity that Latinos and so many others have struggled so hard to achieve,” said Angelo Falcón, President of the National Institute for Latino Policy (NiLP).

In the weeks following the official Washington, D.C. release of the 2012 Hispanic Public Policy Agenda, NHLA leadership will bring their recommendations directly to lawmakers and party leaders with presentations during the national party conventions. The presentation at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. will take place at the Straz Center on Monday, August 27, at 2:30 p.m. The presentation at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. will take place at the Bechtler Museum on Tuesday, September 4, at 10:30 a.m. For media inquires about these events, contact Estuardo Rodriguez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Healthcare Press Releases

  • Nov 13, 2014 - NHLA ORGANIZATIONS GEARING UP TO INCREASE LATINO HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT +

    PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION November 13, 2014 NHLA ORGANIZATIONS GEARING UP TO INCREASE LATINO HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT New enrollment period for ACA’s Health Insurance Marketplaces presents opportunity to build on previous success in securing health coverage for Latinos Washington, D.C. – Member organizations of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 39 of the nation’s preeminent Latino organizations, are preparing extensive outreach efforts to boost enrollment and re-enrollment of eligible Latinos during the upcoming open season of the Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Marketplaces that open on November 15. Last year’s enrollment efforts resulted in a significant drop… Read More

  • Oct 8, 2014 - HISPANIC LEADERS CALL ON PRESIDENT TO ALLOW HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR DEFERRED ACTION RECIPIENTS +

    For Immediate Release October 8, 2014 HISPANIC LEADERS CALL ON PRESIDENT TO ALLOW HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR DEFERRED ACTION RECIPIENTS Immigrants brought to the U.S. as children and those who benefit from expanded administrative relief should have access to the programs their taxes pay for Washington, D.C. -- The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 39 of the nation's preeminent Latino organizations, has called on President Barack Obama and HHS Secretary Sylvia Matthews Burwell to restore access to affordable health coverage and care to those enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which the President established… Read More

  • Oct 8, 2014 - NHLA LETTER TO PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA REGARDING HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR DEFERRED ACTION RECIPIENTS +

    October 8, 2014 The Honorable Barack H. Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Re: Health Care Access for Deferred Action Recipients Dear President Obama: We write on behalf of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 39 leading national Latino civil rights and advocacy organizations, to urge you to undertake expansive administrative action to provide health care access to undocumented immigrants with grants of deferred action, both under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and any future affirmative administrative relief programs. Administrative action is warranted in light of the chronic and severe lack… Read More

  • Mar 5, 2014 - LATINO LEADERS PRAISE UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE SUPPORT FOR MARIA CONTRERAS-SWEET AS SBA ADMINISTRATOR +

    PRESS RELEASE March 5, 2014 LATINO LEADERS PRAISE UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE SUPPORT FOR MARIA CONTRERAS-SWEET AS SBA ADMINISTRATOR NHLA urges swift Senate Floor Vote for Latina business and community leader who would be second Latino in President's Cabinet and highest-ranking Latina in the Administration Washington, D.C. -- The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) today praised Senators on the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee for unanimously supporting the nomination of Maria Contreras-Sweet as Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator. The next step toward confirmation is a full vote of the United States Senate and NHLA urges Senators to move swiftly in scheduling a floor… Read More

  • Mar 5, 2014 - LATINO LEADERS SEND LETTERS TO U.S. SENATE IN SUPPORT OF LATINO NOMINEES FOR HUD AND SBA +

    PRESS RELEASE March 5, 2014 LATINO LEADERS SEND LETTERS TO U.S. SENATE IN SUPPORT OF LATINO NOMINEES FOR HUD AND SBA NHLA urges YES votes on confirmation for Maria Contreras-Sweet to head SBA and offer support prior to hearing for Gustavo Velasquez to be Assistant Secretary at HUD Washington, D.C. -- The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), the coalition of 37 preeminent national Latino organizations, sent letters to United States Senators on behalf of two highly qualified nominees: Maria Contreras-Sweet to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and, Mr. Gustavo Velasquez to be an Assistant Secretary of the United… Read More

  • Feb 25, 2014 - With Affordable Care Act Enrollment Deadlines Approaching, NHLA Boosts Outreach +

    PRESS RELEASE February 25, 2014 With Affordable Care Act Enrollment Deadlines Approaching, NHLA Boosts Outreach Various events planned for Latino Enrollment Week of Action Washington, D.C. -- The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 37 of the nation’s preeminent Latino organizations, and its members have multiple events planned during the Latino Enrollment Week of Action, as part of their continued efforts to ensure as many eligible Latinos as possible enroll in health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Marketplace. March 15 is the deadline to sign up for coverage that goes into effect on April 1,… Read More

  • Feb 12, 2014 - LA PEQUEÑA EMPRESA Y LA LEY DEL CUIDADO DE SALUD A BAJO PRECIO +

    Cientos de miles de propietarios de pequeñas empresas han aprovechado del crédito tributario de la ley, que asciende hasta un 35% de su aporte a la prima del seguro, cifra que se elevará al 50 por ciento el próximo año, para ayudarles a brindar cobertura a sus empleados. Entérese más acerca de Créditos Tributarios para la Pequeña Empresa. Las primas de seguros patrocinados por los empleadores aumentaron solo el 3 por ciento el 2012, la tasa más baja registrada hasta ahora. Y conforme a la ley, una mayor responsabilidad de las compañías de seguros ha significado que las pequeñas empresas… Read More

  • Jan 6, 2014 - LA CELEBRACIÓN CONTINÚA: EL DÍA DE LOS TRES REYES MAGOS Y EL MERCADO DE SEGUROS MÉDICOS +

    Mayra E. Álvarez on January 06, 2014 at 01:42 PM EST Nota del editor: Este blog se ha extraído del blog de la Oficina de Salud de las Minorías Cuando era niña, siempre esperaba con ilusión el 6 de enero. Para muchos de mis amigos, las celebraciones de Navidad habían terminado y Santa Claus ya estaba de vuelta en el Polo Norte ocupado preparándose para la siguiente temporada navideña. Para mis hermanas y para mí, y para muchos otros en la comunidad latina, los regalos no se habían acabado ya que todavía quedaba por celebrar el Día de los Tres… Read More

  • Nov 12, 2013 - LA LEY DEL CUIDADO DE SALUD A BAJO PRECIO: SU SALUD, DE FORMA SENCILLA +

    Lo primero que tiene que saber con respecto a la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio es que ya está funcionando para millones de personas que viven en Estados Unidos. El 85% de las personas que viven en Estados Unidos que ya tienen seguro de salud ahora obtienen mejor calidad por su dinero, tienen acceso a atención preventiva sin copagos y ahorran dinero en medicamentos con receta en el período sin cobertura de la Parte D de Medicare. Lo segundo que debe saber es que para el 15% de las personas que viven en Estados Unidos que no… Read More

  • Oct 21, 2013 - Latino Leaders to Announce Enrollment Campaign for National Hispanic Health Week of Action +

    NHLA To Hold Press Conference Launching Efforts to Encourage Hispanic Enrollment in Health Insurance Marketplaces MEDIA ADVISORYOctober 21, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C.—This afternoon the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 36 of the nation’s preeminent Latino organizations, will host a press conference to kick off a National Hispanic Health Week of Action to raise awareness among Hispanic families about the affordable health coverage options available in the Health Insurance Marketplaces that are part of the Affordable Care Act.   Currently, almost one in three Latinos do not have health insurance and over 10 million are uninsured. NHLA strongly advocated… Read More
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