Title: Where Can Undocumented Immigrants Go for Health Care? | Wellness | US News
Headings: Where Can Undocumented Immigrants Go for Health Care?
Where Can Undocumented Immigrants Go for Health Care?
Where Can Undocumented Immigrants Go for Health Care?
Where can undocumented immigrants go for health care?
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Content: How to Find the Best Mental Health Professional for You .] Many undocumented immigrants who are college students have the option of obtaining health insurance through a student health plan. Many universities offer such plans for students who do not have insurance (some universities require students to have some form of insurance) and school officials typically do not require proof of immigration status. Five states – California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Washington – and the District of Columbia offer health insurance coverage to undocumented children younger than 18. Unauthorized immigrants can also buy health insurance directly from brokers, but because they are not eligible for the subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act, such insurance is usually prohibitively costly. These health care options cover relatively few of the unauthorized immigrants in the country, says Daniel Ehlke, assistant professor of health policy and management at SUNY Downstate School of Public Health. To obtain health care, the vast majority of undocumented immigrants can turn to these resources for help: 1. Community health clinics. The nationwide network of about 1,400 community health clinics provides an array of basic health services, including basic dental care, to unauthorized immigrants.