Bill to bar DACA recipients from federal health insurance programs and subsidies.
This bill aims to exclude individuals granted deferred action under the DACA program from participating in major federal health insurance programs. If enacted, DACA recipients would lose their eligibility to purchase subsidized health plans on the ACA marketplaces (Obamacare) and would be barred from accessing Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The primary consequence is the removal of access to publicly funded or subsidized affordable healthcare options for this specific population.
Key points
DACA recipients (individuals who came to the U.S. as children) would no longer be considered "lawfully present" for the purpose of federal health coverage eligibility.
Loss of eligibility to enroll in health plans on the ACA Exchanges and to receive premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions.
Exclusion of DACA recipients from the Medicaid program (for low-income individuals) and the CHIP program (for children).
Requires the cancellation of existing state waivers that currently allow this group access to certain health coverage options.
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