Pediatricians and immigrant patients

Immigrant families with children appear to be avoiding seeking health care over concern about their immigration status, according to a new survey of pediatricians. The survey, conducted on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics, found that: Forty percent of pediatricians reported that immigrant families with children are avoiding seeking care for their children because of concern about their immigration status. Thirty-one percent said those same families were avoiding applying for any government programs, including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). More than 20 percent said they served immigrant families that were [...]