Immigrants are disproportionately uninsured in the United States, report finds

Immigrant adults and children under the age of 65, including those who are undocumented, account for 8% of the U.S. population but make up nearly 32% of the uninsured population in the country, according to a new report from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Why it matters: During the pandemic, states were required to keep residents on their Medicaid rolls. But as they reassess who is eligible , the number of uninsured people nationwide will likely increase. Despite tax credits being available for Marketplace coverage through 2024, the majority of immigrants who are uninsured still […]

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