A New Era of Healthcare Access: Dreamers Can Now Enroll in Afford

 In 2012, President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program shielded undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and granted them work permits. For many Dreamers, employment led to health insurance coverage. However, those who couldn't obtain insurance through work faced limited options due to their immigration status, as noted by Drishti Pillai, director of immigrant health policy at KFF. In a significant development, the Biden Administration has finalized a rule that will allow Dreamers, or individuals who were brought to the United States illegally as children, to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans. This long-awaited change will provide crucial access to affordable healthcare coverage to hundreds of thousands of young adults.

What does this mean for Dreamers?

• Expanded Healthcare Access: Dreamers will now be eligible to enroll in ACA marketplace plans, offering a wide range of coverage options.
• Subsidies and Financial Assistance: Many Dreamers may qualify for subsidies to help reduce the cost of their monthly premiums.
• Essential Health Benefits: ACA plans typically cover essential health benefits such as doctor visits, prescription drugs, mental health services, and more.
• In 2012, President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program shielded undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and granted them work permits. For many Dreamers, employment led to health insurance coverage. However, those who couldn't obtain insurance through work faced limited options due to their immigration status, as noted by Drishti Pillai, director of immigrant health policy at KFF.
• If you would like to review your healthcare options and to see if you qualify for subsidies and health benefits contact us today at 954-598-5109 and a licensed agent will be in contact.