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Reducing Access Disparities in California by Insuring Low-Income Undocumented Adults

​Using the latest California Health Interview Survey data on the health insurance, demographics, health status, and access to care of undocumented low-income adults ages 19-64, research led by Associate Center Director Nadereh Pourat reveals the demographics and characteristics of undocumented adults, how their access to health care compares to documented counterparts, and the implications of extending Medi-Cal eligibility to the last remaining uninsured population who have limited options for coverage.

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Nadereh Pourat

Nadereh Pourat

Director, Health Economics and Evaluation Research Program, and Associate Center Director

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Webinar // 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Pathways to a Unified Health Care Financing System in California

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, as researchers discuss findings from a comprehensive report — developed by the UCLA CHPR in collaboration with UC Irvine and the RAND Corporation — that examines important considerations for creating a unified health care financing system in California.

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