In the United States, undocumented immigrants (sometimes called “illegal immigrants”) generally are not eligible for federal benefits like Medicaid or subsidies through the ACA (Affordable Care Act).
However, some states use their own funds (i.e. state-only programs) to provide partial or full health coverage to undocumented immigrants (especially for children, pregnant persons, or certain adults).
, 77 percent, or 18.7 million of the 24.3 million enrollees, live in states won by President Trump in the 2024 election. These states received more premium tax credits and saw more enrollment growth than others.
However, some states use their own funds (i.e. state-only programs) to provide partial or full health coverage to undocumented immigrants (especially for children, pregnant persons, or certain adults).
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