Expanding Healthcare Access for Immigrants and Their Families
This bill aims to expand access to health insurance for immigrants and their families by removing legal barriers. It means more individuals, including lawfully present immigrants and those with federally authorized presence, will be able to access programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and health insurance marketplace plans. Additionally, states will gain the option to extend Medicaid and CHIP coverage to individuals without lawful presence.
Key points
Lawfully present immigrants will gain full eligibility for federally funded healthcare programs, including Medicaid and CHIP.
Individuals with federally authorized presence, including those with deferred action, will be considered lawfully present for health insurance and subsidy eligibility.
States will have the option to extend Medicaid and CHIP coverage to individuals without lawful immigration status.
Certain barriers to premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be removed.
Access to Medicare Part A and B will be eased for lawfully present immigrants.
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