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KFF-New York Times
Coverage of KFF-New York Times in the Nexus archive.
- Trump "public charge" rule resets health test for green cards
The Trump administration reinstated a 'public charge' policy that considers immigrants' use of Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP when evaluating green card eligibility. The policy could deter immigrant families from accessing health and food assistance programs, potentially increasing emergency room visits and health disparities.