New U.S. Immigration Policy: Chronic Diseases Linked To High Healthcare Costs Could Now Block Applicants From Entering The Country - Travel And Tour World

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : The goal is to determine whether the applicant can manage these costs without resorting to public assistance or long-term government-funded healthcare.
53% : At the core of the new policy is a stricter interpretation of the century-old "public charge" rule, which aims to exclude immigrants who are likely to rely heavily on government assistance.
47% : For some, it raises concerns about fairness and the potential for discrimination against individuals with chronic health conditions who may be fully capable of contributing to the U.S. economy and society.

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