Fear Of Deportation Or Green Card Denial Deters Some Parents From Getting Kids Care

[DonViejo]

January 26, 20197:35 AM ET
Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday

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As U.S. immigration enforcement becomes stricter under the Trump administration, more immigrant families are cutting ties with health care services and other critical government programs, according to child advocates who work with these families.

In Texas, researchers studying the issue say it's a major reason why more children are going without health insurance.

Ana, who lives in Central Texas with her husband and two children, has been increasingly hesitant to seek help from the government. In particular, she's worried about getting help for her 9-year-old daughter, Sara, who was diagnosed with autism a few years ago.

Ana entered the country without documentation about 10 years ago, which is why NPR has agreed not to use her last name. Both her children were born in the U.S. and have been covered by Medicaid for years. But ever since President Trump took office, Ana has only been using the program for basics — such as checkups and vaccinations for the kids.

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[Squinch]

1. Also, lots of grandmas and grandpas are missing their appointments or not being brought in.

Republicans are scum.