Roundtable on Public Charge with Representative Ro Khanna
Date and time
Description
On October 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a change to our long-standing Public Charge policy by excluding anyone who is likely to use certain health care, nutrition or housing programs in the future.
The new 'public charge' proposal targets key programs that help participants meet basic needs. At our roundtable we invite you to:
- Learn about the proposed rule change to the federal “public charge” definition and how this change undermines efforts to promote public health
- Ask questions about how the proposed rule change would apply to immigrant families.
- Learn how the proposed rule change would impact the flow of federal funds for programs like Medi-Cal (Medicaid & CHIP), CalFresh (SNAP), Medicare Part D, and Section 8 Housing Vouchers.
- Learn how you can take actions to oppose this harmful change to the proposed "public charge" rule.
These changes are not only dangerous for the health and well-being of immigrant families but will have long-lasting negative effects on our community as a whole. We invite you to learn more at our roundtable discussion.
Light refreshments will be served.
