WASHINGTON – Worried about the outcome of the 2024 election, a slew of congressional Democrats called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last week to take steps to ensure Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients can actually access health insurance provided under the Affordable Care Act when they become eligible this year.
The Biden administration published a final rule in May, set to go into effect on November 1, that will allow DACA recipients to “apply for coverage through HealthCare. gov and state-based marketplaces, where they may qualify for financial assistance to help them purchase quality health insurance.”
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