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Expanding Health Insurance Access for Immigrants and Their Families.

This act aims to broaden access to health insurance for immigrants and their families, regardless of their legal status. Changes affect programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and health insurance exchanges, potentially impacting the health and finances of many households.
Key points
Lawfully present individuals in the U.S. will gain full eligibility for federal health programs like Medicaid and CHIP, removing state restrictions.
Undocumented individuals will be able to obtain health insurance through health insurance exchanges, which was previously not possible.
The act removes barriers to tax credits and premium subsidies for individuals with federally authorized presence.
States will have the option to expand Medicaid and CHIP coverage to individuals without lawful presence.
Changes also extend to Medicare (Parts A and B) access for lawfully present individuals, including those with deferred action.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4104
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Process start date: 2025-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4104.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Lawfully present individuals in the U.S. will gain full eligibility for federal health programs like Medicaid and CHIP, removing state restrictions.
  • Undocumented individuals will be able to obtain health insurance through health insurance exchanges, which was previously not possible.
  • The act removes barriers to tax credits and premium subsidies for individuals with federally authorized presence.
  • States will have the option to expand Medicaid and CHIP coverage to individuals without lawful presence.
  • Changes also extend to Medicare (Parts A and B) access for lawfully present individuals, including those with deferred action.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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