Some qualify for Medicaid, CHIP, or state programs, depending on status and state.
Many get coverage through employers, schools, ACA Marketplace, or private plans.
Federal law guarantees emergency treatment for everyone, not ongoing preventive or disease care.
Undocumented immigrants usually can’t get full Medicaid; Emergency Medicaid or local programs may help.
Oct. 1, 2026 Medicaid and CHIP rules change for noncitizens; guidance still pending.



