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The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is working to implement Substitute Senate Bill 5683, which creates a premium assistance program for Compact of Free Association (COFA) citizens. HCA has provided the following update below: Substitute Senate Bill 5683 passed in last legislative session has allowed the Health Care Authority (HCA) to create COFA Islander Health Care. This program allows HCA to pay the premiums and out-of-pocket expenses for Compact of Free Association (COFA) citizens enrolled in a silver level Qualified Health Plan starting with January 2019 coverage. COFA… Read more
Are you or a loved one impacted by deportation? If yes, connect with an immigration lawyer at this event and learn how Washington State is expediting pardons to help keep families together. A paralegal from the Attorney General’s office, of the Pardon and Clemency Board, will present actions we can take to protect one another and a few Cambodian American cases will be shared that are headed to a pardon hearing. The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and the Formerly Incarcerated Group Healing Together (FIGHT) are hosting this community meeting to increase awareness of the… Read more
Governor Inslee has proclaimed May 2018 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month acknowledges the contributions made by Asian and Pacific Islander communities to Washington State’s economic, social, and democratic institutions.
The Commission joins the Governor and Washingtonians in celebrating the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities and encourages the promotion of cultural awareness and civic engagement and the advancement of civil rights for all.
API Heritage Month Celebration
The Commission will be participating at the API… Read more
Come join the community on May 6, 2018 at the Seattle Center for the 2018 Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration presented by the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition. The event showcases culture, traditions, and the history of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Admission is free and family friendly activities are available. Follow and tag the event on social media: #apifestal #apiseattle. Instagram & Twitter: @apiheritage For more information, visit the event page or the website. SCHEDULE: 11:45am Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill… Read more
