Healthcare
Essential information on health insurance requirements for visas, accessing medical services abroad, and healthcare systems in different countries.
Family demands answers after ICE deportation to Costa Rica in vegetative state
The death of Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel after his deportation from U.S. custody has triggered international scrutiny. His family describes a healthy man who returned in a vegetative state, while…
Long-Time U.S. Resident with Medical Issues Faces Deportation
The deportation of 70-year-old Rebecca Pinyerd was paused on January 2, 2026, after United Airlines deemed her medically…
Nursing Homes Face Staffing Crunch Amid Immigration Crackdowns in U.S.
New U.S. immigration policies, including a freeze on applications from 39 countries and massive hiring fees, have triggered…
ICE to Use Medicaid Data to Locate Undocumented Immigrants
A federal ruling permits ICE to access basic biographic information from Medicaid files—like addresses and immigration status—while protecting…
As New Year Begins, Undocumented Immigrants Lose MinnesotaCare Access
Starting January 2026, undocumented adults in Minnesota lose MinnesotaCare eligibility. Legally, under Matter of Perez, this loss doesn't…
Chronic Stress from ICE Raids Threatens Pregnant Immigrants and Infants
New U.S. immigration policies in 2025 are causing severe health risks for pregnant immigrants. By allowing ICE enforcement…
Court Allows Trump Admin to Share Immigrant Medicaid Details with ICE
A federal court has authorized the sharing of limited Medicaid biographical data with ICE for immigration enforcement. While…
Strategic Review of 2025–2026 HSA Contribution Limits and Planning
The IRS has raised HSA contribution limits for 2025 and 2026. Individual limits will reach $4,300 in 2025…
Canada Pauses Home Care Worker Immigration for 2026 Permanent Residency
Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration pilots are currently paused for new applicants and will not reopen in March…
Immigration Policy Could Worsen U.S. Healthcare Workforce Shortages
Major forecasts show critical shortfalls: 78,610 RNs in 2025, up to 187,130 physicians by 2037, and as many…