There is a growing number of reports that patients are being refused COVID-19 services because they cannot provide a government-issued ID or cannot pay. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has developed two fact sheets to help both patients and providers better understand that:
- Everyone is eligible for COVID-19 services, no matter their immigration status.
- Testing, treatment or vaccinations paid for by the federal government will not affect anyone’s immigration status nor be shared with immigration agencies.
- A Social Security Number or government ID may be requested but is NOT required.
- A person may not be billed for COVID-19 services if they are uninsured.
- The Fact Sheets and additional information can be found here in both English and Spanish.