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On the recordMarch 25, 2010
I rise to speak about an issue affecting some of the most vulnerable families living in our society. Under health reform, tax credits are provided to families between 100 percent and 400 percent of the Federal poverty line in order to purchase health insurance. Families below 133 percent of the poverty line become eligible for Medicaid. Certain lawfully present immigrants however are not eligible for Medicaid due to their immigration status. Fortunately, health reform does not leave them in the cold. Mr. Chairman, am I correct in saying that lawfully present immigrants, who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid, are eligible for premium tax credits in the exchange?
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez addresses health reform and its impact on vulnerable families and lawfully present immigrants.

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