Denver Health to Share Some Medicaid Patients' Data with Immigration Authorities
Denver Health has confirmed that limited personal details of some Medicaid patients may now be shared with immigration authorities. The change follows recent federal updates to Medicaid rules. The hospital stressed it remains a safe place for all patients to receive care.
The policy affects individuals who are not lawfully residing in the U.S. and are enrolled in two specific programmes: Emergency Medicaid or Medicaid through Cover All Coloradans for pregnant individuals. Their shared information could include citizenship status, address, phone number, date of birth, and Medicaid ID.
Denver Health declined an interview request but reaffirmed its commitment to patient care. No U.S. states have introduced new laws to restrict or regulate this data-sharing under the updated Medicaid rules.
The hospital's notice highlights how federal adjustments have altered data-sharing practices. Patients under the specified Medicaid programmes may now have certain personal details accessible to immigration enforcement. Denver Health continues to assure all individuals that it remains focused on providing medical support.
