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While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not expand access to health insurance for undocumented immigrants, it may pave the way to health care coverage for as many as six million legal immigrants who have had trouble obtaining insurance, and may begin to close the coverage gap between immigrants and native-born adults. First, legal immigrants who do not have health insurance will be able to sign up for coverage through the new on-line exchanges, and may also qualify for federal tax credits that will make a health plan more affordable. In addition, many lawfully present immigrants will also become eligible for Medicaid under the ACA reforms.

This informative webinar will address the impact of federal health reform on health insurance coverage for lawfully present immigrants, with a special focus on access to affordable, primary care within New York State and the opportunities available via NY State of Health.

This webinar is free to attend, but registration is required.
To sign up, click here.

Featured presenters include:  

Leighton Ku, PhD, MPH Professor, Dept. of Health Policy Director, Center for Health Policy Research School of Public Health and Health Services George Washington University	Bobbi Ryder President & CEO National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc.	Elizabeth H. Swain, MA President & CEO Community Health Care Association of New York State