Source: Immigrants Covered By Executive Order Not Eligible For ACA Subsidies, Federal Medicaid

A source familiar with the issue confirms that immigrants protected from deportation under the executive order announced by the president Thursday (Nov. 20) will not be eligible for federal health insurance subsidies or for Medicaid coverage -- unless the coverage is fully funded by a state. There is no change from current eligibility status, says the source. Unauthorized immigrants are not eligible for ACA coverage provisions, but lawfully present immigrants can get Medicaid coverage after a five-year waiting period and...