Starting July 1, hospitals in Florida that accept Medicaid are now required by law to ask patients about their immigration status. This mandate was introduced by SB 1718, an immigration bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in May, as reported by the Miami Herald.
Under the new law, hospital admission and registration forms must include a question asking whether the patient is legally in the United States. Furthermore, these forms must clearly state that patients' answers will not impact their medical care and that their immigration status will not be reported to the authorities.
To ensure compliance, hospitals must provide a quarterly report to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, which oversees hospitals in the state. This report will include information on the total number of hospital admissions and emergency room visits, categorizing them by U.S. citizens, undocumented individuals, and those who chose not to disclose their status.
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