Summary
Proposed changes to public charge immigration rules would have significant impacts on access to Medicaid, Medicare Part D subsidies, and a range of human service safety net benefits. The Department of Homeland Security projects that benefit utilization will decrease by $2.27 billion annually if the propose changes are put into effect, thus causing a chain of impacts on health care providers, pharmacies, and grocery stores. Our blog outlines the key health-related components of the proposed rule and their potential impact.