Texas hospitals now required to ask patients about their citizenship status

The video discusses a new mandate in Texas requiring hospitals to ask patients about their citizenship status starting November 1st. This is part of an effort to track costs associated with undocumented immigrants and seek reimbursement from the federal government. Critics argue it invades privacy and may deter undocumented individuals from seeking care. Despite the mandate, hospitals must provide emergency care regardless of immigration status, and patients are not required to answer the question. A similar initiative in Florida showed undocumented immigrants accounted for a small percentage of hospital visits and costs. The video also highlights the economic contributions of immigrants, which are often overlooked in these discussions. Hospitals must report data to Texas Health and Human Services by March 2025 and quarterly thereafter.

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