When The Color Line Meets The Borderline: Health Insurance Coverage Among Black Immigrant Adults In The US
The latest study by ERI National Equity Atlas Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Ezinne Nwankwo and ERI director Dr. Manuel Pastor, When The Color Line Meets The Borderline: Health Insurance Coverage Among Black Immigrant Adults In The U.S., sheds light on the unique barriers Black immigrants face in accessing health insurance. Using data from the 2017–21 American Community Survey, the study finds that Black immigrants experience higher uninsurance rates than almost every other racial or ethnic group, with the exception of non-Black Latino immigrants.
Even after adjusting for key factors, Black immigrants had 9% higher odds of being uninsured compared to U.S.-born White individuals. Meanwhile, non-Black Latinos—both U.S.-born and immigrant—were the most likely to lack health coverage, while U.S.-born individuals and AAPI immigrants had significantly lower odds of being uninsured.The study underscores the need for targeted policy solutions and community interventions to address these disparities and expand access to health insurance for Black immigrants.Read the full study [if a link is available, insert here] to learn more about the findings and policy recommendations.