In the almost six years of its existence, DACA has had a significant positive impact on the health of both our immigrant communities and overall public health. There is a strong connection between DACA policy and immigrant health and safety, access to health coverage and care, and our health care workforce.
Immigrant Health Publications
We provide well-informed data and perspectives on the unequal access to health insurance and health care facing Colorado's immigrants. Read through our immigrant health publications to learn more about what we've been working on.
Immigration Policy Is Health Policy
As the Trump administration continues to intensify its efforts to curb immigration, Colorado legislators, public health agencies, and health care and advocacy organizations should consider immigration policy as health policy, and show leadership on these issues.
Demographics of Colorado’s Immigrants
Before examining potential options for extending greater health care coverage and/or access to immigrants of varying immigration status in Colorado, we must understand the demographics and insurance status of these populations.
Statement: Federal Immigration Policy Changes
The Trump administration’s impulsive and irresponsible approach to reducing immigration is both dangerous and ineffective.
HB 1023: Verification of Lawful Presence
The barriers resulting from HB 1023 are the result of commonly held misunderstandings more so than the law’s actual requirements.