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HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2023

3/11/2024, 5:36 PM

Summary of Bill S 2646

Bill 118 s 2646, also known as the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide healthcare access to immigrant families who are currently ineligible for federal healthcare programs due to their immigration status.

The bill aims to address the barriers that prevent many immigrant families from accessing necessary healthcare services, such as preventive care, mental health services, and treatment for chronic conditions. It seeks to expand access to affordable healthcare for immigrant families by allowing them to enroll in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) regardless of their immigration status.

Additionally, the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2023 includes provisions to improve language access services for immigrant communities, increase funding for community health centers that serve immigrant populations, and provide training for healthcare providers on cultural competency and sensitivity. Overall, this bill is designed to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their immigration status, have access to the healthcare services they need to lead healthy and productive lives. It aims to address the disparities in healthcare access that many immigrant families face and promote the well-being of all members of our society.

Current Status of Bill S 2646

Bill S 2646 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2646 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2646's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2646

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2646

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Immigrant health and welfare
- Immigration status and procedures
- Income tax credits
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2646

HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2023
HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2023
Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2023
A bill to expand access to health care services for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage, and for other purposes.
A bill to expand access to health care services for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage, and for other purposes.

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