Coverage dated September 15, 2024

Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status, and Texas is looking to try it next

Headline from CBS News

Texas hospitals who are enrolled in state health plans, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program will start asking patients' immigration status in November.

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NBC Chicago
Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas to try it next (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Sep 15, 2024
NBC Chicago's feed description
Some Texas hospitals will start asking patients' immigration status in November. Florida has had a similar law since 2023.
CBS News
Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status, and Texas is looking to try it next (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 15, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Texas hospitals who are enrolled in state health plans, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program will start asking patients' immigration status in November.
Christian Science Monitor
Texas to follow Florida law that has patients report immigration status (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Sep 15, 2024
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
Florida’s 2023 law requires hospitals to ask patients for their legal status. Though identifying information is not shared with the state, advocates say it created an “extra barrier” for an already vulnerable group, with some avoiding needed care.

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