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Older Immigrants


​Uncertainties about public policy protecting the rights of older immigrants, both those who are documented and those who are are not, discourage many from seeking needed services or reporting elder abuse. The impact of recent proposals to deny family unification visas to grandparents also has many worried. Some advocates have noted the need to educate older immigrants about their rights in the US.Those who are unauthorized and uninsured are not covered by the Affordable Act and do not qualify for Medicare or Social Security. ​

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Aging, unauthorized, uninsured immigrants challenge cities, states: Discusses the plight of older undocumented people who lack health insurance. The Affordable Care Act doesn't cover them, and they don't qualify for Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security.

More on this issue is coming soon.


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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Core Values
    • Accomplishments
    • Our Team
    • Our Supporters
    • Contact Us
  • Policy
    • California >
      • CEJC's Current Policy Priorities
      • Key California Agencies
      • Bills & New Laws
      • Innovations and Resources
    • National Advocates Academy >
      • Developments We're Watching
      • Key Statutes/ Programs >
        • Elder Justice Act
        • Victims of Crime Act
        • Social Services Block Grant
        • Older Americans Act
      • Bills & New Laws
      • Webinars and Events
      • Toolkit by Topic (Nat'l) >
        • Financial Crime
        • Elder Homelessness
        • Raising Awareness
        • Undue Influence
        • Opioid Crisis
      • National Innovations
    • International
  • Publications
    • CEJC Publications
    • News & Updates- Jan/Feb 2019
    • Blog
  • Join Us
    • Renew
    • Donate