This bill would prohibit individuals who received deferred action status under the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program from enrolling in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, receiving premium tax credits, or accessing Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the legislation removes DACA recipients from the definition of "lawfully present" individuals for purposes of federal health programs, making them ineligible for various coverage options and subsidies. The bill also requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to rescind within 30 days any existing waivers or approvals that would have allowed such coverage had these restrictions been in place. The legislation affects DACA recipients and their families, including restrictions on pregnancy-related coverage and child health assistance. No new funding is authorized by this bill, as it focuses on restricting access to existing federal health programs rather than creating new ones.
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