On May 3, 2024, the current administration ruled to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to enroll in health care plans.
What does this mean?
- DACA recipients will be able to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace, or for coverage through a Basic Health Program.
- Around 100,000 previously uninsured DACA recipients could get health coverage through this rule.
- The rule aims to make health coverage accessible to DACA recipients, who are often uninsured.
- This change will also offer financial assistance like premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions to eligible DACA recipients.
- A special enrollment period will be available for DACA recipients to select a health plan starting November 1, 2024.
- The rule also includes technical modifications for clarity and consistency in determining eligibility for coverage.
- All people with a deferred action immigration status, other than those with DACA, already meet the ACA marketplace immigration-related eligibility requirement.
- People who select a plan during November could have coverage begin as early as December 1, 2024!
Downloads
Download: DACA Coverage Handout for Partners (English & Spanish)
Download: DACA Coverage Simplified Handout (English & Spanish)
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