Our existing Medicaid and public benefits programs purposefully exclude the majority of immigrants. The result of these policies is, of course, significant disparities in insurance status and health outcomes for immigrants. Policymakers can and must correct these injustices. We are working to ensure that all people have equitable access to health care regardless of their immigration status. To that end, we advocate for expanding Medicaid and Marketplace eligibility for immigrants, improving access to emergency medical services, and combating unfounded fears that using Medicaid and other benefits will harm a person’s immigration status.
For a more detailed overview of our work on Immigrant Health across the organization, visit our Immigrant Health page.
