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Healthcare access for undocumented immigrants

Undocumented immigrants' access to healthcare, including Emergency Medicaid and state-funded programs, is limited and variable by state due to federal eligibility rules and policy changes.

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Jan 22, 2026
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Which U.S. states currently fund Medicaid-like programs that include undocumented immigrants, and what do those programs cover?

A growing subset of states has used state dollars or separate “‑like” programs to give at least some undocumented immigrants access to , but the scope and stability of those programs vary widely and s...

Jan 24, 2026
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What are the costs and budget projections for California's undocumented immigrant health coverage in 2024–2026?

’s 2024 expansion to cover low‑income adults regardless of immigration status created new near‑term spending obligations estimated by state analysts and advocacy groups in the low billions, while the ...