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

November 27, 2018
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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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