Visa_Application Under the policy, anyone who had recent or ongoing use of a non-cash government benefit in the previous 36 months would likely be deemed a "public charge," and therefore inadmissible to the U.S. 

The Trump administration is considering a policy change that might discourage immigrants who are seeking permanent residency from using government-supported health care, a scenario that is alarming some doctors, hospitals and patient advocates.

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