U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Jamaal Bowman have announced legislation to address racial disparities in health care access. The Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Women and Families Act will improve access to health care services for immigrants. The legislation will remove the five-year waiting period for lawful immigrants to access Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and expand access to health care options under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
To find out more about the HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act, and how it aims to tackle racial disparities in health care, click the link below. This piece offers deep insights into the proposed changes and the potential impact on health care access for immigrants in the U.S.
