The consequences to individual and public health of continuing “zero-tolerance” border policies and of large scale detention of thousands of weakened and vulnerable individuals will be longstanding and far-reaching. 

With approximately 25 percent of people with HIV who are in care relying Medicare for coverage, the implementation of Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2006 was an important improvement to the program for people with HIV.

Address serious concerns regarding the impact of the proposed rule to expand the benefits considered under a “public charge” determination. We urge the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the proposed rule due to the harm it would have on the health of immigrants, their families including children, and on public health.