December 13, 2022 11:58am EST
HHS approves Washington state request to offer health insurance to illegal immigrants, citing 'health equity'
Treasury, Health and Human Services approve expansion of health care coverage to non-citizens in Washington state
By Timothy H.J. Nerozzi | Fox News
President Joe Biden's administration will allow Washington state to provide health insurance to illegal immigrants within its borders by rolling back requirements for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The Department of the Treasury and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved the state's request via a State Innovation Waiver, which was requested by Washington's government in May.
"Washington has requested a waiver in order to expand access to qualified health plans, stand-alone qualified dental plans, and a state affordability program to Washington residents regardless of immigration status," HHS and Treasury said in a joint statement.
The statement continued, "The waiver will help Washington work towards its goals of improving health equity and reducing racial disparities by expanding access to coverage for the uninsured population through the state Exchange, all the while not increasing costs for those currently enrolled."
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