Health4All: Undocumented Immigrants in California Face Barriers to Health Coverage
Brentwood, California – Marisol Pantoja Toribio, a 43-year-old resident without legal status or health insurance in California, faced a daunting discovery in early January when she found a lump in her breast. Uncertain of her options, she grappled with the fear of a potential cancer diagnosis and the financial burden that would come with it. Although Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, recently expanded to include immigrants lacking legal residency, Pantoja Toribio’s application was rejected due to …