Foreigners applying for U.S. visas could now be denied entry if they suffer from chronic health conditions such as diabetes or obesity, under a new directive issued by the Trump administration. The policy, outlined in a cable sent by the State Department to U.S. embassies and consulates and reviewed by KFF Health News, expands the scope of medical scrutiny in visa decisions, directing officials to reject applicants deemed likely to become a “public charge,” those who might rely on US resources due to age or illness, CBS reported. Advertisement

The directive marks one of the most far-reaching policy shifts in the administration’s immigration strategy, tying visa eligibility directly to an applicant’s health and perceived long-term financial burden. Under the new guidance, visa officers mu

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