Language barriers aren't the only reason why immigrants tend to be under-enrolled in public health insurance programs, said Jackie Vimo, director of advocacy for the New York Immigration Coalition.
According to the most recent data released by the Administration, 56, 257 individuals with pre-existing conditions are enrolled in the federal high-risk pool program established under Obamacare.
The budget office, however, found that a health care reform bill that includes a public option sought by Democrats would result in 3 million more people enrolled in employer-sponsored coverage by 2016, compared with what would happen under current laws.