I was listening to Colorado Public Radio last week when I heard some aggravating news. It seems that one of the latest immigrant witch hunts is taking its toll on US citizens who are eligible for health insurance through Medicaid.
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 requires proof of citizenship and identity when someone applies for or seeks to renew their Medicaid coverage. Now, states are reporting a decrease in Medicaid enrollment, with an increase in administrative costs. However, the decrease in enrollment is not due to non-citizens being turned away, but rather to the fact that the people most in need of Medicaid have the greatest difficulty coming up with the documentation that’s required.
Low-income children are the most affected.
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Click here to see what the The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has found.
