The bill, titled the “Citizenship Verification in Emergency Healthcare Act,” requires hospitals participating in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program to ask patients if they are U.S. citizens or nationals or have a satisfactory immigration status during the...
Simple Explanation
The Citizenship Verification in Emergency Healthcare Act wants hospitals to ask patients if they are from the U.S. when they sign in, but promises it won't change their care. It also makes hospitals tell the government how much care they give to people not from the U.S., which might make some hospitals worried about money and extra work.