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Presumptive eligibility: anyone who shows up for care is treated and enrolled at the point of care. No one is turned away for lack of a card.
Who does it
UHA / providers
When
Day 1
Trade-off
Presumptive eligibility ensures no one is turned away but lets some non-residents receive care at public expense.
Part of: Enroll everyone automatically
Nobody applies. Everyone with a Social Security number or ITIN and a U.S. address is enrolled from existing federal records; others enroll at any provider, Social Security office, or community health center with proof of residence.
This step changes 3 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.