May 3, 2024

In a country as diverse as the United States, access to healthcare should be a fundamental right for all residents, regardless of their immigration status. However, the reality is that noncitizen immigrants, especially those who are undocumented, often face significant barriers to accessing health coverage and care. As of 2022, there were approximately 21.2 million noncitizen immigrants residing in the U.S., constituting about 7% of the total population. Among them, six in ten are lawfully present immigrants, while the remaining four in ten are undocumented immigrants. This demographic faces higher uninsured rates compared to citizens, primarily due to limited access to private coverage and eligibility restrictions for federally funded coverage options.