Immigrant Access to Health Benefits a Resource Manual (1999-2000) [pdf]

This publication was produced by the Access Project and the National Health Law Program. It contains chapters covering the following: 1) Immigrant access to Medicaid and SCHIP with the rules governing eligibility 2) Health Benefits Programs available to all Noncitizens Regardless of Status; 3) State and Local Programs offering health care; 4) Discusses Sponsor Deeming and Affidavits of Support; 5) Discusses Verification of Immigration Status Procedures, Confidentiality and Reporting; 6) Provides a Detailed Discussion of the 1097 Public Charge Rule still in effect in 2022; 7) Provides an Excellent Account of Language Access Laws in Health Care Settings All chapters include tips, and steps to take for victim advocates and attorneys helping immigrants access health benefits and services they and their children are legally eligible to receive.