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MOIA's advocacy plans against policies harming immigrant healthcare access
3:58:19
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Council Member Alexa Avilés inquires about MOIA's plans to advocate at the state and federal levels against policies that could harm immigrant access to healthcare. Commissioner Manuel Castro discusses the agency's approach and collaborations.
- Castro mentions close contact and collaboration with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to address potential changes and impacts.
- When asked about public statements regarding the harmful effects of the reconciliation bill, Castro reveals that no specific statements have been made.
- The commissioner mentions a joint letter from MOIA, DOHMH, and Health and Hospitals reaffirming their commitment to serving immigrant communities regardless of status.
Alexa Avilés
3:58:19
And in terms of how does Moya's plan to advocate at the state or federal level against these policies could harm immigrant access to health care, such as provision in the budget reconciliation bill?
3:58:34
I'm sorry if that didn't make any sense, but how do you plan to advocate at the state or federal level against these policies?
Manuel Castro
3:58:41
Yes.
3:58:41
We're in close contact with our colleagues at the OHMH.
3:58:45
Again, you know, working very closely with the interim commissioner there to bring our teams together and think about these things.
3:58:55
As we hear of any changes or any impact, we'll be able to respond together.
Alexa Avilés
3:59:02
Have you have you made any public statements about about how harmful this reconciliation bill will be to immigrant communities?
Manuel Castro
3:59:10
We have not, but both or our three offices, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Health and Hospitals, and Moya put out a letter directly communicating to our immigrant communities about our existing our ongoing commitment to our communities regardless of their status.