What does REMOVING BARRIERS TO HEALTH COVERAGE FOR LAWFULLY RESIDING of Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to provide medical assistance to lawfully residing individuals. The amendments apply to individuals with approved or pending applications for deferred action or other federally authorized presence. No debt shall accrue against a sponsor of an individual provided medical assistance under the amended section. The amendments also apply to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The effective date of the amendments is the date of enactment, with some exceptions for state legislation.

What does CONSISTENCY IN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH of Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 do?

This section considers individuals with Federally authorized presence to be lawfully present in the US for health insurance eligibility purposes It applies to eligibility under Exchange, reduced cost-sharing, premium subsidy, and Medicaid and CHIP provisions The provision takes effect on the date of enactment, with a special enrollment period for those granted Federally authorized presence

What does REMOVING CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION BARRIERS TO ACCESS TO of Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify eligibility for premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, and the Basic Health Program. Specifically, it removes restrictions based on immigration status for certain individuals seeking access to affordable health care under the ACA. The amendments affect sections 36B of the Internal Revenue Code, sections 1402, 1331, and 1412 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill also makes conforming amendments to sections 1411(a) and 1312(f) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The changes are set to apply to years, plan years, and taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

What does STATE OPTION TO EXPAND MEDICAID AND CHIP TO INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT of Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 do?

This section allows states to expand Medicaid and CHIP eligibility to individuals without lawful presence. It amends the Social Security Act to permit states to include individuals who would be eligible under their state plans if they were U.S. citizens. States can elect to treat individuals without lawful presence as targeted low-income children or pregnant women for CHIP purposes. The amendment clarifies that eligibility prohibitions under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 do not apply to noncitizens eligible for Medicaid or CHIP under state plans that have elected to provide coverage to individuals without lawful presence. The changes apply to both state plans and waivers of such plans.

What does PRESERVING ACCESS TO COVERAGE. of Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 do?

This section preserves access to coverage for lawfully present noncitizens. It allows them to secure a credit under section 36B(c)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The term 'full benefits' is defined for purposes of this section.

What does REMOVING BARRIERS TO HEALTH COVERAGE FOR LAWFULLY PRESENT of Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to change eligibility for Medicare It removes barriers to health coverage for lawfully present individuals Amendments apply to both Part A and Part B of the Medicare program

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Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To expand access to health insurance coverage for immigrants and their families by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage, and for other purposes.' The bill aims to expand health insurance coverage for immigrants and their families. It intends to achieve this by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025

Q: What does PURPOSE. of Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 do?

This Act aims to ensure eligibility for Federally funded healthcare programs for all individuals lawfully present in the United States. The Act seeks to facilitate health insurance coverage for undocumented individuals through health insurance exchanges. It intends to remove state authority to restrict Medicaid eligibility for lawful permanent residents. The Act aims to eliminate barriers to accessing Medicaid, CHIP, and other medical assistance.

Last updated: 6/24/2025 · Introduced: 6/24/2025

Author: Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands access to health insurance programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for lawfully residing immigrants and those with federally authorized presence by removing existing eligibility restrictions.
The bill allows states to voluntarily expand Medicaid and CHIP eligibility to include individuals without lawful presence, treating them similarly to U.S. citizens for coverage purposes.
It modifies the Internal Revenue Code and the ACA to remove immigration-related barriers to premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, and the Basic Health Program, impacting access to affordable healthcare.

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