State senator proposes health coverage for all immigrants

Posted by on January 10, 2014

Glad to see there are state efforts to approach immigration reform in a humane way. Let's make it happen California!

SACRAMENTO -- The head of the California Legislative Latino Caucus proposed Friday that immigrants in the country illegally be allowed to get healthcare coverage through the state’s exchange known as Covered California.

State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) said that if the goal is to provide healthcare coverage to all uninsured, then immigration status should not be a factor in the decision.