Although North Carolina has programs in place to help immigrant communities access health care, several barriers may prevent them from actually accessing these services.
That's the finding of a recent study by the Urban Institute and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Barriers include language differences, discrimination, and confusing eligibility rules. That's one reason why nearly half of North Carolina's noncitizen immigrants lack health insurance, compared to just 10 percent of U.S.-born citizens.
In our next Charlotte Talk, we'll discuss research findings, how other states have similar problems, and what North Carolina can do to make a difference.
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hamutal bernstein Senior Researcher, Urban Research Institute. He led a statewide study on the extent to which immigrant populations have access to safety net programs.
Drishti Pillai KFF Director of Immigrant Health Policy, Racial Equity, and Health Policy
Kayla Young A report for American Legion members highlighting issues of race, equity, and immigration from WFAE and La Noticia.
