Under Trump Proposal, Lawful Immigrants Might Be Inclined To Shun Health Benefits
By Christina Jewett and Melissa Bailey and Paula Andalo
A proposed change in immigration policy from the Trump administration could make it more difficult for immigrants to obtain a green card if family members use Medicaid or other government benefits for medical care. The “chilling effects” of the draft proposal already are being felt in California community health centers, one official said.