Modern Healthcare: The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday passed a bill that denies premium assistance under the replacement for Obamacare until the applicant's immigration status or citizenship has been determined.
Under the current law, immigrants who reside in the U.S. illegally can not buy insurance on the exchanges —or receive tax credits—but coverage can begin while the federal government verifies citizenship or residency.
If someone has been wrongly enrolled, his or her plan is terminated, and any tax credits must be repaid. Tax returns can be garnished to get those repayments.
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