A Mexican woman was detained after seeking care at a Houston clinic, which may prevent immigrants from seeking healthcare, according to The Guardian.
Here are five points:
1. An undocumented female immigrant from Mexico was arrested at a Houston clinic on August 27 after presenting fake identification.
2. The woman was detained and was charged with a felony. She is held on a $35,000 bond.
3. The arrest may deter women from seeking medical care and raises questions concerning patient privacy and the rights of immigrants.
4. The undocumented immigrant's attorney, claims the clinic potentially violated HIPAA. The clinic countered it does not report undocumented patients to law enforcement, but reported the woman in this case because she presented false identification.
5. California lawmakers are proposing a legislation allowing undocumented immigrants to purchase ACA coverage. Those in favor of the legislation claim expanding healthcare is humane and financially necessary as those who do not have sufficient insurance are likely to delay treatment until they are seriously ill and need costly emergency care.
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