Will Your Family’s Green Card Be Revoked if You Receive ACA Health Insurance?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has sparked many questions and concerns since its implementation. One common concern among immigrants is whether receiving ACA health insurance will affect their green card status.
Will ACA Health Insurance Make Me a “Public Charge”?
Public charge is a term used by the government to describe someone who is primarily dependent on the government for support. In the context of immigration, a person who is deemed a public charge may be denied a green card or visa or deported.
The ACA is not considered a means-tested public benefit. This means that receiving ACA health insurance will not make you a public charge.
However, there are some important exceptions to this rule. For example, if you receive Medicaid or other government-funded health insurance through the ACA, that may count as a means-tested benefit.
If My Spouse is on ACA, Does that Affect My Green Card?
If you are sponsored by your father-in-law, and your husband is on ACA health insurance, that will not affect your father-in-law’s immigration status.
Once your husband starts working full-time and you get health insurance through his employer, you will no longer be receiving ACA health insurance.
When in Doubt, Consult a Licensed Agent
If you have any questions or concerns about how ACA health insurance may affect your immigration status, it is important to consult with an immigration attorney or licensed agent who can provide you with personalized advice.
ACA and Immigration Status: Key Points
ACA health insurance is not considered a means-tested public benefit.
Receiving ACA health insurance will not affect your green card status.
Medicaid and other government-funded health insurance through the ACA may be considered means-tested benefits.
If you are sponsored by a family member and your spouse is on ACA health insurance, that will not affect your family member’s immigration status.
If you have any questions or concerns, consult with a licensed agent or immigration attorney for personalized advice.
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