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Expanding Healthcare Access for Immigrants

This act aims to remove legal and policy barriers that prevent immigrants from accessing health insurance. It will broaden access to programs like Medicaid and CHIP, as well as health insurance exchanges, for individuals lawfully present in the U.S., including DACA recipients. This is intended to improve the health and financial security of many immigrant families.
Key points
Increased access to Medicaid and CHIP for lawfully present immigrants in the U.S.
DACA recipients will be considered lawfully present for health insurance purposes.
Easier access to tax credits and health insurance subsidies for immigrants.
Elimination of states' authority to restrict Medicaid eligibility for lawful permanent residents.
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Additional Information
HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021
Print number: HR 3149
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Process start date: 2021-05-12