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Immigrants Contribute More in Private Insurance Premiums than they Receive in Benefits
Politicians often raise concerns that immigrants drain U.S. health care resources. However, new research from New American Economy suggests that immigrants may contribute more in premiums and taxes to the health care economy than they receive in health care services. Immigrants—and particularly undocumented immigrants—use relatively little health care.2–9 For example,… Read More
How Immigrants Subsidize Medicare’s Trust Fund for All U.S. Seniors
New research from New American Economy highlights U.S. immigrants’ outsized contributions to Medicare, illustrating that immigrants—including undocumented immigrants—use relatively little health care. Key findings from the report include: Between 2012 and 2018, immigrants contributed an average of $165.52 more per capita annually to the Medicare Trust Fund than was spent… Read More
Combatting the AAPI Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype
As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this week we have partnered with The Leaders Forum, which provides leading analysis of Asian American demographics and related public policy issues, to examine educational, workforce, and earning divides in the AAPI community. Read More
Examining Educational, Workforce, and Earning Divides in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this week we have partnered with The Leaders Forum, which provides leading analysis of Asian American demographics and related public policy issues, to examine educational, workforce, and earning divides in the AAPI community. Read More
Statement from New American Economy on the Biden Administration Revising the Refugee Admissions Cap
Following the Biden Administration revising the annual refugee admissions cap, New American Economy issued the following statement: “For decades, the U.S. has led the world in refugee resettlement, offering a safe haven to people fleeing violence and persecution and a chance for them to build better lives for themselves and… Read More
Economic Contributions and Growth of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NAE will be examining the contributions and characteristics of what is now the fastest growing minority group in the United States: the AAPI community. In this first installment, we look at the growth of the AAPI community as a whole… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on the Introduction of The Bipartisan Border Solutions Act
Following the introduction of The Bipartisan Border Solutions Act, New American Economy issued the following statement: “The new immigration bill from Senators Cornyn and Sinema shows that bipartisan solutions on this issue are possible,” said Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of New American Economy. “We hope the rest of the Senate will follow… Read More
Statement from NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins on passage of the Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the House
Following the House passing the Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act, New American Economy issued the following statement: “The bipartisan House majority that passed the Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act today shows that there is will in both parties to finally make… Read More
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