Jan 18, 2026
Most ViewedSnap to illegals
Federal law and official SNAP guidance make one clear legal point: undocumented noncitizens are not eligible to receive federal SNAP benefits, though U.S. citizen and certain lawfully present househol...
Emergency Medicaid
Emergency Medicaid provides coverage for emergency medical conditions but does not offer ongoing, preventive, or routine care for undocumented immigrants.
Fact-Checks
5 resultsJan 14, 2026
Most ViewedWhat federal public benefits are available to noncitizens and which require legal status?
Federal eligibility for public benefits is governed by a layered statutory regime that generally limits most federal programs to U.S. citizens and a narrower class of “qualified” noncitizens; unauthor...
Jan 17, 2026
Most ViewedWhich states currently provide full-scope Medicaid to undocumented residents and what eligibility rules apply?
As of the latest state-level surveys and legal trackers, a cohort of states and Washington, D.C. have created fully state‑funded programs that provide Medicaid‑like or full‑scope coverage to some or a...
Jan 19, 2026
Which states currently cover undocumented adults with full‑scope Medicaid‑like benefits and what benefits are included?
Six states have used state funds to provide Medicaid or Medicaid‑like coverage to at least some undocumented adults, but the specific programs, enrollment windows, and benefits vary widely and several...
Jan 17, 2026
How do state‑funded immigrant coverage programs affect hospital uncompensated care and state budgets?
State-funded immigrant coverage programs tend to reduce hospital uncompensated care by bringing previously uninsured patients into regular payment streams or state-funded reimbursement programs, but t...