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Home News East Bay Times: Fewer Bay Area immigrant families are signing up for public benefits

East Bay Times: Fewer Bay Area immigrant families are signing up for public benefits

Tish Gallegos November 27, 2018In the Media

The East Bay Times covers the possible impact in Contra Costa County of proposed changes to “public charge” rules related to immigration. EHSD Director Kathy Gallagher notes risks associated with people not accessing Medi-Cal to receive healthcare.

As new Trump policy looms, fewer Bay Area immigrant families are signing up for public benefits

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