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Starting in November, 100,000 DACA Recipients to Get Obamacare

May 3, 2024, 04:03 PM

The Biden administration has announced a significant policy change to extend taxpayer-funded Obamacare coverage to approximately 100,000 young immigrants protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This expansion, set to start in November, marks the first time these individuals will be eligible for federal healthcare coverage since the inception of DACA over a decade ago. The new rule aims to provide these young immigrants, often referred to as 'Dreamers', with access to the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) health insurance marketplace. This move has been met with support from various lawmakers and advocacy groups who highlight the contributions of DACA recipients to the U.S. economy and society.