Public Charge Restrictions For Immigrants And Their Families: No Rules, No Accountability Leighton Ku September 3, 2026

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/public-charge-restrictions-immigrants-and-their-families-no-rules-no-accountability The final “public charge” rule broadens the range of benefits used in determining public charge status, allows officials to consider benefits used by family members, and eliminates regulatory guardrails regarding the public charge determination and appeal rights.