Healthcare Workers Fight for Immigrant Coverage

0:00Healthcare workers in Connecticut just hand delivered a letter signed by over 500 providers and 30 organizations to state leaders. Pushing for healthcare fixes that cover everyone, no matter their immigration status. This comes from the Husky for Immigrants Coalition, spotlighting how federal cuts are threatening programs right now. Kids 15 and under already get state coverage regardless of status, but bigger threats from Washington Republican policies could wipe that out. Doctors like Pediatric Specialists are sounding the alarm, saying solutions must include the whole community to keep emergency rooms from overflowing. One provider shared a story of a mom turned away for basics because of her status, even getting advised to seek church help, which ain't right in a place like Connecticut. The Coalition's director stresses these bills need to protect all residents at risk from refugees to visa holders. They're backing bills like Senate Bill 3 for a trust fund against federal subsidy drops, Senate Bill 401 for a bridge program on health, food and housing that should expand to all vulnerable folks, and Senate Bill 91 for safe zones in schools and hospitals from immigration, raids, and youth activists are stepping up too, urging everyone to pressure Governor Lamont to make these stronger for real equity.

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