By City News Service
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - One in four adult low-income immigrants in California have avoided seeking access to public health, food or housing assistance programs due to fears of jeopardizing their immigration status, according to a UCLA study released today.
Roughly half of that total are lawful permanent residents or naturalized citizens, a finding that researchers at the UCLA Center for Health Policy say shows the “chilling effect of changes to the “public charge rule during the Trump administration.
“Policies that sow fear and confusion around immigration status contribute to the avoidance of public programs, which can have serious implications for health and well-being, said Susan Babey, a senior research scientist at the center and the study s lead author. “Programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh, for food assistance, serve as a crucial safety net for California families, and inclusive policies that
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The public health evidence shows that policies that exclude noncitizens from critical government resources have been bad for the well-being of immigrants in the United States.
How public health research can shape inclusive immigration policies
Center for Health Policy Research scholars discuss how the Biden administration can use research to improve immigrant health
How public health research can shape inclusive immigration policies
Center for Health Policy Research scholars discuss how the Biden administration can use research to improve immigrant health
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The public health evidence shows that policies that exclude noncitizens from critical government resources have been bad for the well-being of immigrants in the United States.