Healthcare insecurity looms for DACA recipients and Medicaid beneficiaries

More than a quarter of DACA recipients lack health insurance, according to a survey conducted by the National Immigration Law Center. The survey found that 27% of DACA recipients reported not being covered by any kind of health insurance or other health care plan. The Biden administration has proposed a rule that would expand access to health care coverage to DACA recipients by amending the definition of “lawful presence” to include them for purposes of Medicaid and Affordable Care Act coverage. However, the proposed rule has not yet been finalized.