Immigration Reform Plans Could Affect Health Access in California

California Healthline

Federal immigration reform plans would gradually provide health care benefits for undocumented immigrants in California and other states, the Ventura County Star reports. Background: Under the Affordable Care Act, undocumented immigrants are excluded from new coverage opportunities, including state health insurance exchanges and Medicaid expansions. Lawful immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for less than five years may participate in health insurance exchanges and obtain subsidies if income-qualified, but in many states they do not qualify for Medicaid.

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