Undocumented Immigrant Programs

Hospitals and physicians will always care for all patients in need who come to emergency departments, regardless of their ability to pay or their immigration status. CHA has long advocated that the federal government acknowledge the cost of providing care to undocumented patients, and appropriate sufficient funds to cover the cost of their emergency and follow-up care.

Repeatedly, the U.S. Border Patrol delivers to hospitals undocumented patients who need health care. Since these immigrants have not been arrested, the Border Patrol refuses to pay for their care.