Trump Administration Proposes To Deny Green Cards For Those With Medicaid, Part D Low-Income Subsidies; But Not ACA Subsidies

The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would allow the government to deny green cards for immigrants who receive Medicare Part D low-income subsidies or Medicaid, but, in a departure from leaked drafts, the proposal wouldn’t target immigrants who receive Affordable Care Act subsidies. The Department of Homeland Security also is considering adding Children's Health Insurance Program funding recipients to those whom could be denied green cards. Consumer advocates, hospital and physician groups, and Democratic lawmakers are blasting the...