States Push to Expand Medicaid to Undocumented Immigrants (1)

A growing number of states are expanding health coverage to residents, regardless of immigration status, to improve health outcomes for undocumented immigrants.

Several states, including California, Illinois, and New York, have implemented or moved forward on plans to expand Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants. Others, including Colorado and Washington, have extended clemency to undocumented immigrants looking to enroll in state-subsidized health plans.

The move for greater health access to noncitizens comes as state health agencies face their ever-growing population of uninsured individuals and the financial and social consequences of inadequate access to medical care. Without access to health insurance, low-income ...