U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Comment: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit”

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PolicyLab responded to a request for comment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit”.

In their response, contributing PolicyLab experts provided research on how the proposed rule will limit access to important services and supports for immigrant families, including those with mixed immigration statuses, and communities. Additionally, the authors propose suggestions for improving child health policy based on the evidence.

The views expressed in this comment are those of contributing PolicyLab members and do not reflect the official positions of CHOP.

Authors:

Avila-Soto F, Chaiyachati B, Dechert T, Langrin M, Matone M, Montoya-Williams D, Pennotti R, Rosenquist R, Vasan A, Wallis K, Whittaker J, Wood J, Yun K