Spain prepares new law to improve access to health care for undocumented people
In October 2020, the Spanish Ministry of Health presented a draft bill to expand access to health care for undocumented people. The move follows calls from NGOs for a regulation that would guarantee equal access for all people, regardless of status, throughout Spain. Current legislation (from 2018) foresees universal health care but includes ambiguous language that leaves room for some regions to restrict care for undocumented people.
Spain prepares new law to improve access to health care for undocumented people
In October 2020, the Spanish Ministry of Health presented a draft bill to expand access to health care for undocumented people. The move follows calls from NGOs for a regulation that would guarantee equal access for all people, regardless of status, throughout Spain. Current legislation (from 2018) foresees universal health care but includes ambiguous language that leaves room for some regions to restrict care for undocumented people.