The United States is home to 50 million immigrants, including about 12 million immigrants who are undocumented, according to the most recent estimates. Despite widespread misunderstanding about the fact, yes, immigrants, including…
New York is home to 4.5 million immigrants who contribute to the state as workers, business owners, caregivers and taxpayers, with especially vital roles in healthcare, construction, restaurants, and domestic…
Spanish-speaking immigrants across the United States describe how the current deportation climate is reshaping daily life- fueling fear, disrupting work and family routines, while also revealing resilience, solidarity, and a…
IRI’s four years of research on immigrants’ experiences with Medicaid enrollment highlights the barriers many immigrants face in accessing health coverage, including language and documentation challenges, discrimination and difficulties navigating…
Immigrants are a vital part of America’s future, helping to drive economic growth, strengthening the workforce, and creating opportunities that benefit communities across the country.
Research shows that immigrant New Yorkers faced significant barriers during the Medicaid unwinding, including language access challenges, long wait times, and confusing paperwork, highlighting the need for more accessible and…
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…
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…
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…
Medicaid enrollment can be a daunting process for many people—both U.S.-born New Yorkers and those who are foreign-born.