In a major announcement at the White House on Thursday, President Joe Biden declared that approximately 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children will now be eligible to receive health insurance under a new directive from his administration. This move allows participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance starting in November.
The White House emphasized President Biden’s continued support for Dreamers, urging Congress to provide a pathway to citizenship for these undocumented immigrants. The term “Dreamers” refers to those who benefit from the DACA policy and contribute to the strength and vitality of communities across the country.
President Obama and then-vice president Biden created the DACA policy in 2012 to provide protection from deportation and authorization to work legally in the country for certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. This move is a significant step towards ensuring that these individuals have access to quality healthcare, just like any other American citizen.
More details about this development are expected to follow as the new health insurance eligibility for DACA recipients unfolds. Newsweek remains dedicated to challenging conventional wisdom and finding common ground in today’s complex world.
