Young California residents who arrived in the U.S. as children without legal permission are losing health insurance coverage due to a new policy. The policy, announced by CMS, reclassifies DACA recipients as not lawfully present, disqualifying them from ACA benefits. This counters a prior Biden-era rule that allowed DACA recipients to enroll in ACA. Jessica Altman of Covered California expresses that the decision is unfair to eligible individuals. Covered California is working to notify affected recipients and seeking alternative coverage options in response to the policy change.
Young California residents who arrived in the U.S. as children without legal permission are losing health insurance coverage due to a new policy redefining their eligibility under ACA.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new policy reclassifying DACA recipients as not lawfully present, disqualifying them from ACA benefits effective August 31.
Jessica Altman, Covered California's executive director, states that the decision is deeply unfair as it affects hard-working, tax-paying individuals who trusted in having health coverage.
Covered California is working with community organizations to inform affected DACA recipients about the policy and to explore alternative coverage options.
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