In a momentous policy shift poised to recast the healthcare landscape for thousands of young immigrants, the Biden administration has finalized a rule enabling recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to enroll in health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This watershed decision, set to take effect on November 1, 2024, marks the first instance where these individuals, often referred to as “Dreamers,” will be granted access to comprehensive, subsidized health coverage through the ACA marketplace. Rectifying a Longstanding Exclusion  The DACA program, established in 2012 under the Obama administration, has offered a reprieve … Continue reading DACA Rule Shift Grants ACA Access to 100,000 Dreamers Despite Mounting Legal Challenges