IMMIGRATION AND HEALTH CARE REFORM

Wednesday, December 9th 3:00 – 5:00 PM
At the Jewish Community Services Building, 2100 Arch St, Philadelphia

Immigrants are being marginalized and scapegoated in the health care reform debate. Join us to learn what is and is not included in the bill passed by the House, what can still be done to impact the Senate and final bill, and what this could mean for immigration reform.

Special Guests –

Jon Blazer – Public Benefits Policy Attorney, National Immigration Law Center

John Whitelaw – Supervising Attorney, Public Benefits Unit, Community Legal Services

• Can we lift the 5 year bar on legal immigrants? What about coverage for kids? Will undocumented immigrants be able to purchase the new insurance? What restrictions are being proposed?

• What does the health care debate mean for immigration reform?

• What you need to know about recent changes in state programs

• How to get involved with the PICC Health Care Committee

 Take action, call your senators!