Join us for IRI’s Annual Celebration!
A virtual attendance option is available for our partners across the U.S., however if you are in New York City, we encourage you to join us in person! The… Read more
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Responding with Courage: How Spanish-Speaking Immigrants Report Being Impacted by the New Deportation Regime
Immigrants have long been a vital part of the economic and social framework of the United States. While immigrants make up roughly 14 percent of the total population in the… Read more
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Personal Narrative Bank: IRI’s Four Years of Research on Immigrants’ Challenges to Medicaid Enrollment
Enrolling in or renewing Medicaid can be a difficult process for anyone. Technical jargon, long wait times, and a lack of assistance can all be offputting. However, it is especially… Read more
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Immigrants Are a Vital Part of America’s Future
Immigration Research Initiative and Economic Policy Institute are co-publishing a series of one-page summaries of what we know for sure: immigrants are good for economic growth. Below is the one-pager… Read more
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“I Could Not Understand the Form”: Challenges for Immigrant New Yorkers During the Medicaid Unwinding
Enrolling for or renewing one’s Medicaid can be a challenging and time-consuming process for anyone. It is even more difficult for immigrants who may not speak English and lack knowledge… Read more
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Help us with a survey!
We are interested in hearing about your Medicaid renewal experiences in the last 3 months! To take the survey in English, click here. At the end of the survey,… Read more
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Data in Detail: Immigrants on Long Island
IRI’s report on Immigrants in the Long Island economy shows the important role immigrants are playing across the region. Click here for an interactive map to see more detail on… Read more
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“Maybe It Is Because I Was Not Born in the U.S.”: Immigrant Stories of Challenges to Medicaid Enrollment
Enrolling for Medicaid can be an arduous and daunting process for anyone. The technical language, document requirements and substantial amounts of paperwork can create difficulties during enrollment that can deter… Read more
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“I Have Never Heard the Word Medicaid”: Recommendations for Improving Enrollment for Immigrants
Experiences of administrative and cultural barriers when enrolling for Medicaid can lead to the unsuccessful completion of applications, which in turn reduces individuals’ access to healthcare services that they are… Read more
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Immigrants’ Experience with Medicaid Enrollment: Challenges and Recommendations
Medicaid enrollment can be a daunting process for many people—both U.S.-born New Yorkers and those who are foreign-born.
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