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Navigating Health Insurance Options for Farmworkers

Hazel Velasco Palacios and, Florence Becot, Ph.D. (January, 2025)

Summary

This article examines health insurance options available to agricultural workers, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, seasonal agricultural workers, and individuals with other immigration statuses. It discusses eligibility for public and private insurance programs, access to healthcare services, and ways agricultural employers and organizations can help employees obtain coverage. The resource also provides links to additional healthcare assistance programs and information for farm employers seeking to support their workforce.