Individual Author(s) / Organizational Author
Derose, Kathryn;
Escarce, Jose
Lurie, Nicole
Publisher
Project HOPE - The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc.
Date
October 2007
Publication
Health Affairs
Abstract / Description
Immigrants have been identified as a vulnerable population, but there is heterogeneity in the degree to which they are vulnerable to inadequate health care. Here we examine the factors that affect immigrants’ vulnerability, including socioeconomic background; immigration status; limited English proficiency; federal, state, and local policies on access to publicly funded health care; residential location; and stigma and marginalization. We find that, overall, immigrants have lower rates of health insurance, use less health care, and receive lower quality of care than U.S.-born populations; however, there are differences among subgroups. We conclude with policy options for addressing immigrants’ vulnerabilities. (author abstract)
Artifact Type
Application
Reference Type
Report
Priority Population
Migrants, immigrants, and refugees
People without health insurance
Topic Area
Policy and Practice » Policy & Law » Health Reform
Social/Structural Determinants » Isms and Phobias » Racism