Document Type
Report
Publication Date
12-13-2013
Publisher
George Washington University, School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Health Policy
Abstract
This brief summarizes key opportunities helping the nation’s newcomers in gaining health insurance coverage and health access that are possible under the current law. Provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will help millions of legal immigrants gain access to affordable health insurance coverage. At the same time, however, immigrants will also face new responsibilities. Like citizens, lawfully present immigrants will be responsible for having health insurance coverage or paying a tax penalty, although some are exempt. Rules about immigrants’ access to health insurance benefits are often complicated because they depend on specific immigration categories, as well as eligibility for other insurance programs.
Recommended Citation
Ku, L. (2013). Strengthening immigrants' health access: Current opportunities (Issue brief). Washington, DC: George Washington University, School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Health Policy.
Open Access
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Comments
This report was partially funded with support from the Commonwealth Fund. All views expressed are the author's and should not be interpreted as positions of the Commonwealth Fund or the George Washington University.