Being able to get medical care is a basic need that isn't being met for many Californians and if English isn't your first language, getting the appropriate care can be tough.
As we observe Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Eyewitness News is taking a closer look at health care accessibility.If English isn't your first language, getting the appropriate care following an injury or illness can be tough.
"For them to express what health condition they have, you know, sometimes, that's a huge challenge for them," said Neeta Dayal with the South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency, also known as SAHARA.for referrals, rides and the ability to obtain affordable health insurance.to reach the most vulnerable.
She even said many people end up paying cash or finding care in other countries in dire medical situations. Many don't realize any emergency could lead to financial ruin. She recalled one uninsured man's desperate situation.my daughter was in a terrible accident. I now have hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills that I owe," said Chung Joe.
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