How does public charge affect enrollment of immigrant children into CHIP and Medicaid?
The Clinton administration clarified the public charge rules for immigrants. This clarification states that children can be enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP without fear that they or their families will have their immigrant status jeopardized. A summary of these guidelines can be downloaded from the INS Web site at http://www.ins.usdoj.gov./graphics/index.htm.
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