The enrollment period for those who utilize the Affordable Care Act for their healthcare will close within the next month. While many issues related to immigration are now up in the air, on May 3, 2024, new regulations extended eligibility for the ACA Marketplace coverage to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
This was accomplished by changing the rules relating to who is lawfully present in the United States to include DACA recipients. This allows them to enroll under the ACA between now and January 15, 2025. Unfortunately, a number of states are challenging the decision to allow DACA recipients to sign up for ACA Marketplace healthcare coverage. If you have questions about your DACA status or other immigration issues, speaking to a Lombard, IL, immigration attorney can be advantageous.