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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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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Webinar // 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

Disparities in Chronic Health Conditions and Substance Use among American Indian and Alaska Native Adults in California

On Thursday, July 23, researchers from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. California Tribal Epidemiology Center will present findings from a series of publications examining disparities in chronic conditions and substance use among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults in California.

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