Publication
Dream Resource Center (DRC)
Undocumented and Uninsured Part 2: Band-Aid Care
By: Imelda S. Plascencia, Alma Leyva, Mayra Yoana Jaimes Pena, Saba Waheed
When undocumented Californians do seek medical attention, the types of care available are Band-Aid options—basic services that provide a quick-fix or temporary remedy but do not address preventative, long-term, or sustainable health needs. These limited public programs are often the only option for uninsured Californians.
