President Biden recently announced a new directive at the White House that will allow around 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children to be eligible for health insurance. This move from the Biden administration is aimed at providing support to participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) by allowing them to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance.
DACA recipients will be able to apply for coverage starting in November and may qualify for financial assistance to help them purchase quality health insurance. The DACA policy was created by President Obama and then-vice president Biden 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.
President Biden continues to call on Congress to provide a pathway to citizenship for “Dreamers,” a term used to refer to these undocumented immigrants. The White House statement emphasized President Biden’s commitment to DACA recipients and Dreamers, noting that they contribute to the strength and vitality of communities and the country.
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