There are different options for undocumented immigrants to access the health insurance market in the United States.
There are different categories of immigrants in the United States, those who have legal presence and have fixed their immigration status, and those who do not have the documents to legally live in the country. This affects when accessing the Health Insurance Marketplace, among other things.
Unskilled citizens, ie isolated, refugees, victims of human trafficking and permanent residents, are normally eligible to access the Health Insurance Marketplace. Either through Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance (CHIP).
And while undocumented immigrants are not eligible for federal subsidies, there are some exceptions that you need to know about. For example, in the event of a medical emergency, all people should receive the relevant medical examinations to determine their health status and determine the severity of the condition. In the event that it is confirmed that the patient does require treatment, they should receive it to stabilize their medical condition.
Medicaid, for its part, provides emergency services to undocumented persons, however, the patient must meet other eligibility criteria. However, pregnant women and children can access medical coverage regardless of their immigration status, this depends on each state.
In California, New York, Texas and other states, CHIP funds apply to provide coverage to pregnant women without documents, although they are not eligible, the unborn child is.
