Universal health care through the Affordable Care Act

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Since its passage in 2010, the ACA has greatly increased access to affordable health care for SEAAs and reduced the number of SEAAs withouth health insurance. We must keep building on these successes.

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“I began taking oral contraceptives in 2002. I spent roughly $1,440 on oral contraception, at least $160 on well-woman visit co-pays, and the cost of the HPV vaccinne (which was strongly recommended) from the age of 14. My mother, sister, and I have been able to access well-woman visits free of charge since ACA, which also covered birth control for myself and my sister.”

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“I am a survivor of Cambodian genocide. I have mental problems, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, and stomach problems. My overall health is not great because of these health problems, but I am thankful to have health coverage. If not, I wouldn’t be alive now.

Southeast Asian Americans Speak Out to Protect the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion report
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People Power in Action

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Aging with dignity

The Older Americans Act, which provides important services for older adults, should be well-funded and improved to meet the needs of diverse elders, including SEAA elders.

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Access to universal care through Medi-Cal

All Californians should access necessary health care regardless of their immigration status or where they were born.

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Support for culturally competent mental health care

More research, community outreach, language and access support, diverse providers, and funding are needed on SEAA health and mental health.

Thank you for joining us during this Week of Commemoration. We remain committed to honoring and uplifting the voices of Southeast Asian American communities across the United States.

Our fight for visibility, equity, and justice does not end with this 50th commemoration. It is a milestone in a much longer journey. We invite you to join us in reimagining a more just future for all — during these next 50 years and beyond.

Today, we honor the story of Lao Americans. From demanding the cleanup of unexploded ordnance to advocating for the protection of SEAAs from unjust detention and deportation, Lao American leadership embodies the power and persistence of the Southeast Asian American diaspora — the will to survive, resist, and thrive against all odds.

Read our full letter at the link in our bio!

Thank you for joining us during this Week of Commemoration. We remain committed to honoring and uplifting the voices of Southeast Asian American communities across the United States.

Our fight for visibility, equity, and justice does not end with this 50th commemoration. It is a milestone in a much longer journey. We invite you to join us in reimagining a more just future for all — during these next 50 years and beyond.

Today, we honor the story of Lao Americans. From demanding the cleanup of unexploded ordnance to advocating for the protection of SEAAs from unjust detention and deportation, Lao American leadership embodies the power and persistence of the Southeast Asian American diaspora — the will to survive, resist, and thrive against all odds.

Read our full letter at the link in our bio!

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Today, SEARAC honors the 50th commemoration of Hmong American refugee resettlement and the incredible legacy the Hmong community has built over five decades. 

As we mark this 50-year milestone, we reflect on a history shaped by loss, resilience, and hard-won progress. The Hmong community continues to navigate the challenges of displacement and systemic barriers, even as it builds power across generations. SEARAC remains committed to amplifying Hmong voices and ensuring that their contributions continue to be recognized and valued.

Read our full letter at the link in our bio.

Today, SEARAC honors the 50th commemoration of Hmong American refugee resettlement and the incredible legacy the Hmong community has built over five decades.

As we mark this 50-year milestone, we reflect on a history shaped by loss, resilience, and hard-won progress. The Hmong community continues to navigate the challenges of displacement and systemic barriers, even as it builds power across generations. SEARAC remains committed to amplifying Hmong voices and ensuring that their contributions continue to be recognized and valued.

Read our full letter at the link in our bio.

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This month, Cambodian American communities across the country observed days of remembrance as a time of solemn reflection for victims and survivors of the Cambodian Genocide, which claimed the lives of about a quarter of the country’s population (an estimated two million people) between 1975 and 1979 under Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge regime. 
 
For loved ones lost in Cambodia, we mourn and hold their spirits close to our hearts. In their memory, we uphold our commitment to confront injustice wherever it emerges. 
 
Today, we also celebrate the incredible will of the Cambodian American people, many of whom continue to heal from the trauma and have rebuilt their communities with courage and grace. Their stories are a testament to human strength and the enduring spirit of survival. 
 
Let this day serve as a reminder of our shared humanity, as inspiration to speak out against hatred and violence in all their forms.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

This month, Cambodian American communities across the country observed days of remembrance as a time of solemn reflection for victims and survivors of the Cambodian Genocide, which claimed the lives of about a quarter of the country’s population (an estimated two million people) between 1975 and 1979 under Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge regime.

For loved ones lost in Cambodia, we mourn and hold their spirits close to our hearts. In their memory, we uphold our commitment to confront injustice wherever it emerges.

Today, we also celebrate the incredible will of the Cambodian American people, many of whom continue to heal from the trauma and have rebuilt their communities with courage and grace. Their stories are a testament to human strength and the enduring spirit of survival.

Let this day serve as a reminder of our shared humanity, as inspiration to speak out against hatred and violence in all their forms.

Learn more at the link in our bio!

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Congress is pushing a budget plan that would slash food and healthcare programs for children and families — just to fund tax cuts for billionaires and ramp up immigration enforcement that will harm immigrant and refugee communities, including Southeast Asian Americans.

The stakes couldn’t be higher and we need your help. Join us in urging Congress to keep families together, protect access to lifesaving care, and support education opportunities. Take action today!

👉 Go to the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/CareOverCuts (case sensitive) and tell Congress to vote NO on the reconciliation bill.

Congress is pushing a budget plan that would slash food and healthcare programs for children and families — just to fund tax cuts for billionaires and ramp up immigration enforcement that will harm immigrant and refugee communities, including Southeast Asian Americans.

The stakes couldn’t be higher and we need your help. Join us in urging Congress to keep families together, protect access to lifesaving care, and support education opportunities. Take action today!

👉 Go to the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/CareOverCuts (case sensitive) and tell Congress to vote NO on the reconciliation bill.

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