President Biden’s administration will allow Washington state to provide health insurance to illegal immigrants within its borders by rescinding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.
The Treasury Department and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved the state’s request through a state innovation waiver requested by the Washington state government in May.
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“Washington will expand access to eligible health insurance, independent eligible dental insurance, and state affordable programs to Washington residents regardless of immigration status,” HHS and the Treasury Department said in a joint statement. I have requested an exemption from
The statement continued, “This waiver will help Washington improve health equity by expanding access to coverage for the uninsured population through state exchanges without increasing costs for those currently enrolled. and help us work toward the goal of reducing racial disparities.”
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The general rules of the ACA expressly exclude noncitizens living in the United States illegally from receiving program benefits.
Washington’s successful campaign to expand coverage for illegal immigration is the first of its kind since the ACA was introduced.
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State Innovation Waivers are granted under HHS and Treasury oversight to states seeking to modify existing ACA regulations to meet specific needs.
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“Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) allows states to apply for the State Innovation Waiver (also known as the Section 1332 Waiver) to maintain basic health coverage while providing access to high-quality, affordable health insurance. We are allowing it to pursue innovative strategies to provide residents with access to the protection of the ACA,” according to Medicare and Medicaid Service Center.
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In a statement, departments said the approved amendments to Washington’s ACA will be in effect from 2024 to 2028, subject to states accepting “certain conditions.”
