These maps illustrate generally which states provide health coverage to immigrant children, pregnant people, and undocumented 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 Immigrant Children
Last Updated July 2025
- 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 Coverage For Pregnant Immigrants
Last Updated July 2025
- 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
Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs (Table)
Updated Oct 1, 2026 This table provides an overview of immigrant eligibility for the major federal public assistance programs. Originally published in November 2015.
Major Benefit Programs Available to Immigrants in California (Table)
Updated Sep 23, 2026 This table lists the programs for which certain immigrants residing in California are eligible. Originally published in May 2017.
Medical Assistance Programs for Immigrants in Various States (Table)
Updated Aug 24, 2026 This table outlines state policies for extending health coverage to more immigrant groups, including lawfully residing children and pregnant persons, regardless of their U.S. entry date, and providing prenatal care using CHIP funds, regardless...
What Immigrants Need to Know About the New Medicaid Eligibility Restrictions
Ben D’Avanzo
Published Oct 1, 2026 Congress has introduced Medicaid eligibility restrictions for immigrants who have experienced domestic violence and human trafficking, among others.