These maps illustrate generally which states provide health coverage to immigrant children and pregnant people.
The first map highlights the states that have opted to provide federal Medicaid and/or CHIP to lawfully residing children without a waiting period, and/or to cover children regardless of their immigration status, with state funds.
The second map shows the states that have opted to provide federal Medicaid to lawfully residing pregnant people without a waiting period, and/or to provide prenatal care regardless of the pregnant person’s immigration status, either under the federal CHIP option or with state funds.
More specific information about health coverage is available by visiting our resource, Medical Assistance Programs for Immigrants in Various States.
Health Coverage for Immigrants
Last Updated April 2024
- Medicaid/CHIP for lawfully residing children, regardless of date of entry
- Medical coverage for children, regardless of immigration status
- Medicaid/CHIP for lawfully residing children, regardless of date of entry
- Medical coverage for children, regardless of immigration status
Health Care Coverage For Pregnant People
Last Updated January 2024
- Medicaid for lawfully residing pregnant people, regardless of date of entry
- CHIP or state-funded prenatal care, regardless of the pregnant person's immigration status
- Medicaid for lawfully residing pregnant people, regardless of date of entry
- CHIP or state-funded prenatal care, regardless of the pregnant person's immigration status
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