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Undocumented Immigrants and Medicaid Eligibility

Undocumented immigrants are generally ineligible for federally funded Medicaid, but there are exceptions and state-funded programs.

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Can undocumented immigrants receive other forms of government assistance, such as Medicaid?

Undocumented immigrants are generally ineligible for federally funded Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and marketplace premium tax credits; federal law limits full Medicaid access to U.S. citizens and certai...