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Colorado's health care costs spike for undocumented immigrants


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Published in Health and Fitness on Wednesday, March 12th 2025 at 10:03 GMT by Axios   Print publication without navigation

  • A Colorado program that provides taxpayer-funded health care to unauthorized immigrants is seeing costs spike more than 600% after the latest influx. Why it matters: The benefits that Colorado offers to people living in the country illegally are in the spotlight amid a federal crackdown on sanctuary states and cities.

The article from MSN discusses the rising health care costs for undocumented immigrants in Colorado. It highlights that the state has seen an increase in expenses due to the provision of emergency medical services to this population, which is legally required under federal law. The costs are driven by several factors including the lack of preventive care, leading to more expensive emergency treatments, and the inability of undocumented immigrants to access affordable health insurance. This situation has led to debates about the financial burden on the state's health care system, with some advocating for policy changes to address the issue, such as expanding eligibility for state-funded health programs or finding other cost-effective solutions to manage these expenses. The article also touches on the broader implications for state budgets and the ongoing discussions about immigration policy and health care access.

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