Publish Date:   March 13, 2026 Type:  Testimony and Comments, Comment Letter Topics:  ACA, Affordable Care Act, Healthcare, Healthcare Access, Healthcare Equity Ethnicity: Language:  English State: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) writes to oppose the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Plan Parameters (NBPP). The drastic changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will result in confusion, instability and mass disenrollment of vulnerable families across the country. The ACA marketplaces provide essential health coverage to tens of millions of Americans. Over 24 million people obtained Marketplace coverage in 2025, reflecting record enrollment gains over the past decade. AANHPI communities have seen particularly meaningful coverage gains and lower uninsured rates since ACA implementation, with over 1.5 million AANHPI consumers enrolled through HealthCare.gov in recent years.

Publish Date:   March 11, 2026 Type:  Fact Sheet, Infographic Topics:  Measles, Vaccination Ethnicity: Language:   English State: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is releasing a fact sheet on Measles to help educate and spread awareness about this contagious and potentially severe viral disease. This resource is currently available in English, with additional translations to be updated on this webpage.

Publish Date:   May 2022 Type:  Infographic, Fact Sheet Topics:  Tobacco, ENDS, Advertising, Health justice, Health advocacy Ethnicity: Language:   English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese State: Did you know that May is Hepatitis Awareness Month? We’ve included a few key facts about the most common types of viral hepatitis found in the United States, and where to find testing centers and vaccine providers.

​APIAHF - Our Leadership OUR LEADERSHIP — JULIET K. CHOI, JD PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LILY SHEN CHIEF OF STAFF MARY L. SMITH, JD VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR JOHN "JAKE" GREENE II INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER KAMANAʻOPONO M. CRABBE, PhD COUNSELOR VICTORIA LAI, JD CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

MARCH 23, 2026 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF MARKS ANNIVERSARY OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, HIGHLIGHTING HISTORIC GAINS FOR AANHPI COMMUNITIES MARCH 23, 2026 WASHINGTON —Today, on the 16 th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) celebrates the law’s transformative impact in expanding access to affordable, quality health care for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, while underscoring the urgent need to protect and strengthen its gains. Since its enactment in 2010, the ACA has extended health coverage to more than 45 million Americans nationwide and dramatically reduced the uninsured rate across all racial and ethnic groups. For AANHPI communities in particular, the progress has been profound. The uninsured rate among non-elderly AANHPI populations dropped from 16.6 percent in 2010 to just 6.2 percent in 2022—a 63 percent reduction and the largest relative coverage gain of any racial or ethnic group. This translates to approximately 4.6 million more AANHPI individuals gaining health insurance coverage over the past decade. The ACA has also helped eliminate longstanding disparities in coverage. Prior to the law, AANHPI communities experienced higher uninsured rates than white Americans, but those gaps have now effectively closed. In addition, enrollment among AANHPI consumers in ACA Marketplaces continues to grow, increasing by 14 percent between 2020 and 2023 alone. Despite this progress, significant challenges remain. Language barriers, immigration-related exclusions, and affordability concerns continue to limit access to care for many within the diverse AANHPI population. “On this anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, we celebrate a law that has fundamentally changed what health care access looks like for our communities,” said Juliet K. Choi, President and CEO of APIAHF. “For Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander families, the ACA has meant the difference between going without care and getting the services they need to live healthy, productive lives. But our work is far from over. Persistent disparities, affordability challenges, and policy threats put this progress at risk. We must continue to strengthen the ACA and ensure that every member of our communities—regardless of language, income, or immigration status—can access culturally and linguistically appropriate care.” APIAHF calls on policymakers to build on the ACA’s success by expanding affordability programs, protecting Medicaid and Marketplace coverage, and investing in community-based outreach that ensures AANHPI populations are not left behind. As the nation reflects on the ACA’s legacy, APIAHF remains committed to advancing health equity and ensuring that AANHPI communities continue to benefit from the law’s promise of accessible, affordable care for all. # # # Achieving health equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through law, policy and practice. BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES

JUNE 18, 2024 PRESS RELEASE APIAHF APPLAUDS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES JUNE 18, 2024 WASHINGTON —Today, on the 12th Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, President Biden announced two new immigration actions that continue his commitment to protecting immigrant communities. Eligible spouses and children of U.S. citizens who have lived in the U.S. for ten or more years will not need to leave the U.S., and they can remain with their families when applying for a “green card." They can also continue to legally work and receive protection from deportation while they wait. Dreamers who have earned a degree from a U.S. college or university and have an offer of employment from a U.S. employer can now quickly secure a work visa. Juliet K. Choi, President & CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) and former Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, gave the following statement: “President Biden continues to improve the lives and conditions for immigrant communities and builds upon his Spring announcement of expanding health coverage for DACA recipients by opening coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders represent about ten percent of DACA recipients, and half of all DACA recipients are college graduates. This new process will expedite their work visa from six months to two weeks. “The administration’s announcement to keep families together and working during the green card process underscores the President’s commitment to our values and makes America safer and stronger.” # # # Achieving health equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities through law, policy and practice. BACK TO PRESS RELEASES Next Item Previous Item BACK TO PRESS RELEASES