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The Biden administration has finalized a rule enabling DACA recipients to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans.
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This policy shift marks the first time that "Dreamers" will gain access to subsidized health coverage through the ACA marketplace.
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DACA, established in 2012, provides work authorization but previously excluded recipients from federal health programs like the ACA.
An estimated 100,000 uninsured DACA recipients could benefit from ACA coverage starting November 2024.
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For eligible recipients, the rule also provides access to premium subsidies, making health insurance more affordable.
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A coalition of 19 states has filed a legal challenge, arguing the rule will create administrative burdens and incentivize unauthorized stays.
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Another group of 19 states, led by New Jersey, supports the rule, viewing it as beneficial for health and equality.
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The rule's future is uncertain, with a pending decision in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota.
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DACA recipient Flor Martinez Zaragoza highlighted the rule's impact: "It's just about humanizing our communities
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