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NAPCA (전미 아태 노인 센터)는 아시안 노인과 그 가족의 삶의 질을 향상시키는데 전념하는 비영리 단체입니다. 저희는 고령자 및 간병인을 위한 NAPCA 노인 지원 센터를 운영하고 있으며 5개 언어로 서비스를 제공합니다. 이 칼럼에서는 독자들로부터 받은 몇 가지 중요한 질문을 공유하고자 합니다. 도움이 되시길 바랍니다. 질문 1: 62세가 되면 어떤 종류의 사회보장혜택을 받을 수 있습니까? 65세와 비교하면 어떻게 다릅니까? 62세가 되면 조기 …
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National Asian Pacific Center On Aging (NAPCA) – Q&A – English
National Asian Pacific Center On Aging (NAPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improve the quality of life of AANHPI older adults and their families. We operate a NAPCA Senior Assistance Center for Older Adults and Caregivers and is available in 5 different languages. In this column, we want to share some of the important questions we received from readers. …
Read More »2023 King County-sponsored repair events
At free community repair events, skilled volunteer “fixers” try to repair and mend your small household and personal items. Upcoming King County repair events: Wednesday, March 15, 3-6pm, Burien Library | Facebook event page Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day), 1-4pm, Kent Library | Facebook event page Saturday, May 20, 10am-1pm, SeaTac Community Center | Facebook event page Tuesday, June 27, 3-6pm, Bellevue Library | Facebook event page Saturday, July 8, 1-4pm, Issaquah …
Read More »Emergency SNAP Benefits End on Mar. 1
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) emergency allotments that began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 officially end today, Mar. 1, 2023. The emergency allotment was a temporary increase in benefits intended to address food insecurity brought on by COVID-19. The allotment already ended in 16 states and will end in Washington and the 34 other remaining states today. …
Read More »WAISN Celebrates Washington Becoming First State to Expand Health Insurance to Undocumented Immigrants
“Health care access is a human right, and immigration status should never be a barrier.” Seattle, WA –In response to Washington State’s passage of Section 1332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), expanding health insurance access to undocumented immigrants in Washington State, Catalina Velasquez, Deputy Director at Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) issued the following statement: “Today we are …
Read More »DHS Announces Extension of REAL ID Full Enforcement Deadline
States to have additional time to meet requirements WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations published to execute this change, states will now have additional time to ensure their residents have driver’s …
Read More »Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 Business Awards Winners
Burien, November 18, 2022 – Last night, Southwest King County business and community leaders gathered to celebrate at the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards Dinner. The event also served as a fundraiser for the Chamber’s 501 c 3 Success Foundation. The Seattle Southside Business Awards are Southwest King County’s celebration and recognition of outstanding businesses, nonprofits, and …
Read More »國家亞太老齡化中心(NAPCA)為長者提供有關健康保險註冊和計劃選擇的諮詢。
NAPCA 首席執行官 David L. Kim (右一), 美國參議員 Patty Murray 西雅圖大都會總監 Shayna Daitch (右二). 國家亞太老齡化中心（NAPCA）於10月20日下午在西雅圖 YWCA Opportunity Place 舉辦一項免費活動，以幫助亞裔美國年長者檢查他們目前的健康保險範圍。一直以來，NAPCA都在努力鼓勵年長者對他們的健康保險進行「年檢」。 華盛頓州美國參議員 Patty Murray 代表Shayna Daitch到場向參與者致詞。 美國參議員 Patty Murray 西雅圖大都會總監 Shayna Daitch 表示：“鑑於 Medicare 公開招收剛剛開始，我們即將於 11 月開始華盛頓州健康福利交易所的公開招收，這是一個非常重要的事件和一個完美的時機。非常感謝您們對Patty Murray參議員工作的認可。 她很自豪能成為你們的朋友。” NAPCA 首席執行官 David L. Kim 表示：“我要衷心感謝參議員 Patty Murray。 數十年來，她一直是 NAPCA 和我們服務長者的堅定支持者。 20 年前，她的支持促成了 2004 年電話熱線服務中心的成立。從那時起，超過 250,000 名長者致電 NAPCA 長者援助中心，並接受了有關健康保險註冊和計劃選擇的諮詢。 NAPCA多語言幫助中心是專為幫助亞裔美國年長者獲得醫療保健福利而設立的。自2004年以來，數以萬計的年長者通過NAPCA幫助中心獲得免費的醫保註冊協助。 無法參加本次活動的年長者，可以致電免費的NAPCA多語言幫助中心獲得幫助，以在這些年度註冊期間尋找和註冊最合適的計劃。如需有關2022年紅藍卡(Medicare)開放註冊期的更多信息，可致電：中文 普通話：206-360-5803 /1-800-683-7427；粵語：206-360-5804/1-800-582-4218；英語：206-360-5802/1-800-336-2722 NAPCA …
Read More »Diversity in Law Enforcement: Career Workshop
We are excited to announce that the South King County Valley Police Agencies (Renton, Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Tukwila, Port of Seattle) have partnered to host their first Diversity in Law Enforcement: Career Workshop! Police departments across South King County are seeking qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds who may be interested in pursuing a meaningful career in law enforcement but …
Read More »Burien Named Washington State’s Newest Certified Creative District
BURIEN, WA – The ArtsWA Board of Commissioners has approved Burien as Washington’s newest Certified Creative District. Burien joins twelve other cities to earn this sought-after designation, recognizing the city as a hub for innovation, arts and culture, and creativity. The award-winning Creative Districts program, under the Washington State Arts Commission, works to grow the creative sector and support economic …
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