Texas hospitals to inquire citizenship status for shifting healthcare costs to federal government for undocumented immigrants.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mandated hospitals to inquire about patients' citizenship status starting November 1, 2021, to shift healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants to the federal government. This initiative highlights Texas' high uninsured rate, with around 18% of its 30 million residents lacking coverage. Although 2.8 million undocumented immigrants reside in Texas, most uninsured individuals are citizens, raising questions about the accuracy of potential cost estimates.

October 17, 2024
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