Lifting Barriers: Access to Federal Benefits for Lawfully Present Noncitizens
This bill repeals specific restrictions on access to federal assistance programs for lawfully present noncitizens in the United States. It amends the definition of "qualified noncitizen" to include DACA recipients and individuals with certain immigration statuses, allowing them access to benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP (food assistance), and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). The bill also modifies rules regarding health insurance tax credits for low-income noncitizens.
Key points
Repeals sections of the 1996 act that restricted access to federal benefits for lawfully present noncitizens.
Expands the definition of "qualified noncitizen" to include DACA recipients, individuals with Special Immigrant Juvenile status, and other lawfully present groups.
Removes the five-year waiting period requirement for benefits in programs like SNAP and Medicaid for eligible noncitizens.
Modifies tax provisions to allow low-income lawfully present noncitizens, who are ineligible for Medicaid, to access health insurance premium tax credits.
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