blog post Video: Health Coverage & Undocumented Immigrants By Linda Strean Nov 13, 2015 PPIC researchers presented findings that half of California’s undocumented immigrants—about 1.4 million—have incomes low enough to qualify for full Medi-Cal benefits should proposals to offer coverage be enacted.
blog post Immigration: What’s Next in California? By Joseph Hayes, Laura Hill Nov 24, 2014 More than one million Californians could be affected by President Obama’s executive order on immigration. Knowing where qualified undocumented immigrants live is essential to realizing the potential gains both to the state and to the immigrants themselves.
Fact Sheet Immigrants and Health in California By Paulette Cha May 12, 2021 Immigrants and their families have limited health care coverage, even as many face disproportionate health risks, especially during the pandemic.
event Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California Jun 24, 2021 COVID-19 has revealed how gaps in health care coverage among immigrants can put the health of entire communities at risk. Drawing from a new report on the ways undocumented Californians connect with the health care system, PPIC researcher Paulette Cha will discuss key takeaways that can inform policy discussions about providing affordable health insurance for all.
blog post Health Insurance for the Undocumented By Laura Hill, Shannon McConville Jun 1, 2015 There may be two opportunities for California’s undocumented population to gain access to health coverage.
press release Undocumented Immigration To State Fell Sharply In Early 1990s, Study Suggests Sep 24, 1996
event Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants Nov 10, 2015 About the ProgramCalifornia's undocumented population makes up a sizable share of California residents without health insurance. Half would likely qualify for full Medi-Cal benefits should coverage be extended. PPIC researchers Iwunze Ugo and Shannon McConville will provide a look at new estimates of the size and income levels of this population across California regions. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
blog post Video: Pandemic Changes to Medi-Cal and Implications for Immigrant Farmworkers By Stephanie Barton Apr 5, 2023 PPIC researcher Paulette Cha discusses the impact on immigrant farmworkers of Medi-Cal changes made during the COVID-19 public health emergency as well as upcoming Medi-Cal expansions.
