{"id":10618,"date":"2024-12-03T19:29:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=10618"},"modified":"2025-01-15T13:55:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T13:55:05","slug":"health-insurance-for-california-daca-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/health-insurance\/health-insurance-for-california-daca-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Health Insurance Options for California DACA Recipients in 2024\/2025\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re a DACA recipient, also known as a Dreamer, handling health insurance can be confusing, especially since most undocumented immigrants in the United States aren\u2019t eligible for coverage from the ACA marketplace. However, a new federal ruling has expanded DACA recipient health insurance, which means you could get covered as soon as December 2024. Learning the ins and outs of this new rule can help you sort out your new coverage options and find a plan that works for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newly Available Coverage for DACA Recipients Explained<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, also known as DACA, provides many protections to undocumented children who grew up in the United States, but there are still limitations. Previously, recipients weren\u2019t allowed to sign up for marketplace health plans from the Affordable Care Act<\/a>, leaving them without affordable coverage options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In May 2024, however, the Biden-Harris administration finalized a new rule<\/a> that expanded access to ACA marketplace plans to include health coverage for DACA recipients. This new DACA legislature aligns with the open enrollment schedule for 2025, so you can sign up starting Nov. 1, 2024. So, can DACA recipients get health insurance? Currently, the answer is yes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility for DACA Health Insurance in California<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a Dreamer in California, that means you\u2019ll be able to enroll in DACA Covered California<\/a> marketplace plans going forward. You\u2019ll also be able to sign up for a premium tax credit if your income is below a certain threshold, helping you save on your monthly premium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical Steps for DACA Recipients to Secure Health Insurance<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take advantage of your new access to health coverage, it\u2019s important to get everything in order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment Dates to Keep in Mind<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Covered California open enrollment<\/a> starts on Nov. 1, 2024, and ends on Jan. 31, 2025. You can create an account, choose your plan, and submit your application at any time during that window. However, the sooner you sign up, the sooner you can get coverage. Freeway offers free help navigating the system \u2013 you may even qualify for no-cost health coverage. Call our bilingual operators at 877-930-1317<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documentation Needed for Covered California<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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To prove that you qualify for an ACA plan, you may have to submit documents to confirm your immigration status. That includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n