Health insurance in the United States can be a highly difficult system to navigate. From figuring out if your employer provides health coverage, to what company and plan best suits your needs, trying to understand health insurance is not for the faint of heart. Of course, being a newly-arrived immigrant does not simplify this process either. Trying to adapt can be overwhelming at times, not only to a new country, but also to a new health system.
There are a lot of misconceptions around insurance. Some say that immigrants do not receive any sort of coverage for their health, while others highlight the high costs around it. But the reality is much more nuanced.
