Webinar: The Public Charge Rule and the Threat to Public Health

The Public Charge Rule and the Threat to Public Health

February 20 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Arizona)

Under the Department of Homeland Security’s Public Charge Rule, U.S. immigrants who receive non-cash “public benefits,” including most forms of Medicaid, can be denied a green card because they are deemed to be a “public charge.” With the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent order allowing the Final Rule to go into effect while legal challenges make their way through the lower courts, many poor and low-income individuals will now face increased scrutiny when applying for a green card. Attend this webinar to learn about the legal aspects of the Public Charge Rule and its impact on public health.

Moderator:

• Leila Barraza, J.D., M.P.H., AzPHA Member & Consultant, Network for Public Health Law—Western Region Office

Presenters:

• April Shaw, PhD, J.D., Staff Attorney, Network for Public Health Law—Western Region Office
• Justin J. Lowe, J.D., Legal Director, Health Law Advocates
• Holly Straut-Eppsteiner, PhD, Research Program Manager, National Immigration Law Center

To register for this webinar, please click here.