Bill allowing undocumented residents to more easily buy health care finally clears Senate hurdle - Maryland Matters

Bill allowing undocumented residents to more easily buy health care finally clears Senate hurdle - Maryland Matters

Members of Maryland’s immigrant population and their advocates are celebrating the Senate approval of legislation that would allow undocumented residents to more easily purchase private health care coverage off of the state’s insurance marketplace. On Friday, the Maryland Senate approved the “Access to Care Act” on a party line vote of 34-13. With the House version of the bill already approved, the legislation is in good position to make its way…