For nearly 20 years, a woman named Maria relied on her sister for medical advice to manage her health due to her lack of legal status preventing her from obtaining health insurance. This situation improved when some states extended Medicaid to low-income immigrants regardless of legal status. However, budget deficits have led states like Illinois, Minnesota, and California to cut or limit coverage, affecting many immigrants. The recent healthcare policies have resulted in a critical shift in access for these individuals, but subsequent cuts pose significant challenges ahead.
For nearly 20 years, Maria would call her sister a nurse in Mexico for advice on how to manage her asthma and control her husband's diabetes instead of going to the doctor in California.
Having the peace of mind of getting insurance leads me to getting sick less. At least seven states and the District of Columbia have offered coverage for immigrants, most since 2020.
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