housing assistance
Coverage of housing assistance in the Nexus archive.
- White House revives rule to deny green cards to migrants who use safety net programs
The Trump administration is reviving a policy that allows immigration officers to deny green cards to applicants who use public benefits such as Medicaid, housing assistance, or food stamps. The policy governs the application of the public charge test to determine if applicants are likely to rely on government support.
- As GOP Cries Fraud, Newsom Backs Medicaid Spending on Housing and Food
Sen. John Kennedy criticizes California's Medi-Cal program for using Medicaid funds on housing, food, and social services, calling it 'outrageous fraud.' Gov. Gavin Newsom defends the program, arguing it provides cost-effective 'whole-person care' by addressing non-medical needs to improve health outcomes. The Trump administration has rescinded policies encouraging Medicaid to cover social services, intensifying a partisan debate over healthcare spending.