In March 2010, Congress passed the new healthcare law called the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Asian and Pacific Islander American community faces high levels of both un-insurance and small business ownership, including high numbers of sole proprietorships and family-owned businesses. Research data from California indicates that the percent of uninsured APIA small business owners is significantly higher than the uninsured rate for APIA employees in larger businesses. The new healthcare law addresses these
inequities and will provide the opportunity to access quality, affordable health coverage, invest in prevention and wellness, and give individuals and entrepreneurs more control over their care.