California U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler and New York U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced legislation to tackle racial disparities in healthcare access. The Health Equity and Access under Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2020 seeks to remove barriers to healthcare for immigrants. The legislation would expand eligibility for Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other programs to all lawfully present immigrants and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
Click the link below to learn more about this crucial legislation. Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right, and by reading more about this act, you can stay informed about how U.S. Senators Butler and Gillibrand are working to ensure equitable healthcare access for all, regardless of immigration status.
