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Immigrant Health


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Major Win for Immigrant Families!
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Biden public charge regulation confirms eligible immigrant families can use health and social services and make it harder for future presidents to change policy.
 Reports & More
​​The Biden Public Charge Regulation: What Does It Mean for Immigrant Families?
January 2023
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FHJP's Alison Yager provides a basic overview of the public charge rule
December 2022
Watch VIdeo
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Public Charge Resources
December 2022
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​​Alison Yager informs educators about the Public Charge rule with an article for Southern Poverty Law Center's Learning for Justice blog
March 2022
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​​The Chilling Effect of the Public Charge Rule: Public Health Consequences
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January 2021
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Fighting Fear with Facts:
New Public Charge Rule Sows Fears Among Immigrants
February 2020
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​Public Charge:
Another Threat to Florida's Immigrant Families
July 2018
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​FEATURED STORYTELLERS
Florida Health Justice Stories - Immigrant Health

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​Hipolito
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After relocating to Miami with the hopes of providing a better life for his family, Hipolito's dream soon turned into a nightmare when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the economy. He is now struggling to make ends meet and worries about not having healthcare for his family.  Read more
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Dr. Anderson
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Dr. Anderson is a family physician in South Florida. He provides primary care services to uninsured residents and has been witnessing the chilling effects of public charge first hand. Read more
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​Mark
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“I have been an educator for over 13 years, and I know the important role that education has in the lives of immigrant families and their children. When they are healthy, children can be in the classroom, and that is where great things can happen!”​ Read more
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​Tatiana
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“Everyone deserves the same basic right to health care. No one should be forced to choose between seeking medical care or possible deportation."​ Read more


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The 1, 2, 3s of Public Charge
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​Español
Las 1,2,3 de la Carga Pública
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Haitian Creole
​​​1, 2, 3 Nan Chaj Piblik La
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Does Public Charge Apply to Me?
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​Español
¿Aplica en mi Caso la Determinación de Carga Pública?
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Haitian Creole
​​​Eske Chaj Publik Aplike Pou Mwen
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What to Know When Enrolling Your Kids in Public Benefits
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¿Qué Debo Saber al Momento de Inscribir a mis Hijos en los Programas de Salud y Alimentación?
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Haitian Creole
Kisa Mwen Dwe Konnen Le  Yo Enskri Pitit Mwen Pou Benefis Piblik? 
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FHJP Voices in the News

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FHJP's Alison Yager on the anniversary of the CHIP program| Read more
August 2022
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FHJP's Alison Yager quoted in New York Times Article: Even as the Economy Grew, More Children Lost Health Insurance | Read more
October 2020
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​​​Op-Ed in Miami Herald directed at Rubio re Heroes Act | Read more

August 2020
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  • Our Work
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      • COVID-19 Dashboard
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