State Health Coverage Policies for Undocumented Residents (2025 Update)
States WITH State-Funded Medical Programs
Notes: State residency is required in all states. Immigration status of children is not considered in these states.
1. California (Medi-Cal)
- Full coverage for low-income residents, including undocumented individuals.
- As of 2024: all low-income adults regardless of status.
- 2026: planned enrollment freeze for adults.
- 2027: planned introduction of premiums.
2. Colorado (Health First Colorado)
- Covers income-eligible children and pregnant women regardless of immigration status.
3. Connecticut (HUSKY Health)
- Covers children and pregnant individuals regardless of immigration status.
4. Illinois (All Kids)
- Covers all children regardless of immigration status.
5. Maine (MaineCare)
- Covers low-income residents, including children and pregnant women.
6. Massachusetts (MassHealth)
- Covers low-income children and pregnant individuals.
- Pregnant individuals: full benefits during pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum regardless of status.
7. Minnesota (MinnesotaCare)
- Covers low-income residents, including undocumented children and adults.
- Adult enrollment expected to stop in 2026 due to budget cuts.
8. New Jersey (NJ FamilyCare)
- Children under 19: eligible regardless of immigration status.
- Pregnant individuals: must be lawfully present.
9. New York (Child Health Plus / NYC Care)
- Child Health Plus: all children under 19 regardless of status.
- NYC Care: expanded access for adults regardless of status.
10. Oregon (Oregon Health Plan)
- Covers low-income residents, including children and pregnant women.
11. Rhode Island (Rite Care)
- Covers low-income children and pregnant women regardless of status.
12. Utah (State CHIP Program)
- Covers health and dental care for eligible undocumented children and teens under 19.
13. Vermont (Dr. Dinosaur)
- Covers low-income residents including children and pregnant women.
14. Washington (Apple Health)
- Covers low-income residents, including children and pregnant women.
15. District of Columbia (DC Healthy Families)
- Covers low-income children and pregnant individuals.
- Healthcare Alliance: proposed cuts may reduce adult coverage after Aug 1, 2025.
States WITHOUT State-Funded Programs
1. Alabama
- Emergency Medicaid only (life-threatening issues and childbirth).
- Free clinics and FQHCs provide sliding-scale services regardless of status.
- Presumptive Prenatal Medicaid: 60 days outpatient prenatal coverage.
2. Alaska
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- FQHCs and free clinics available.
- Hospital charity care available.
3. Arizona
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- FQHCs and free clinics offer full primary care on sliding scales.
- Hospital charity care available.
4. Arkansas
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- FQHCs and free clinics available.
- Hospital charity care available.
5. Delaware
- State-funded aid for children under 19.
- Must be US citizens or eligible non-citizens.
- Small household fees apply.
6. Florida
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- FQHCs and free clinics available.
- Hospital charity care available.
7. Georgia
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- FQHCs and community clinics available.
8. Hawaii
- Med-QUEST requires children to be citizens or eligible non-citizens.
- Proposed expansion to undocumented children failed to pass.
9. Idaho
- Emergency care only under EMTALA.
- HB 135 (effective July 2025) removes previous state-funded prenatal and immunization services.
10. Indiana
- Emergency care only.
- Nonprofits and health centers provide routine care.
11. Iowa
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Community clinics provide non-emergency services.
12. Kansas
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Routine care through clinics.
13. Kentucky
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Relies on clinics and nonprofits for primary care.
14. Louisiana
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Routine care through community clinics.
15. Maryland
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Legislation advancing to allow undocumented individuals to purchase insurance in 2026.
16. Michigan
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- FQHCs offer full primary care on sliding scale.
17. Mississippi
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Community clinics cover most primary care needs.
18. Missouri
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Community clinics available.
19. Montana
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Community clinics available.
20. Nebraska
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Community clinics available.
21. Nevada
- No Medicaid for undocumented children.
- SB 234 (Ruby’s Law) proposes outpatient coverage expansion (not passed yet).
22. New Hampshire
- Emergency care under EMTALA.
- School-based services available.
- Prescriptions often require legal ID.
23. New Mexico
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- FQHCs provide full clinics.
24. North Carolina
- No full coverage; emergency Medicaid only.
25. North Dakota
- Emergency care only.
- Marketplace access blocked for many Dreamers.
26. Ohio
- No Medicaid except emergency care.
- Some prenatal and dental care via clinics.
27. Oklahoma
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- Nonprofits and clinics for routine care.
28. Pennsylvania
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- WIC and school-based services available regardless of status.
29. South Carolina
- Emergency Medicaid only.
30. South Dakota
- Emergency Medicaid only.
31. Tennessee
- Emergency Medicaid only.
32. Texas
- Emergency Medicaid if income/residency requirements are met.
- CHIP-Perinatal covers pregnancy + 2 months postpartum.
33. Virginia
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- FAMIS Prenatal available to all pregnant individuals.
34. West Virginia
- Emergency Medicaid only.
35. Wisconsin
- Emergency Medicaid only.
- BadgerCare Prenatal covers pregnancy care for undocumented individuals.
36. Wyoming
- Emergency Medicaid only.
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