Emergency Medicaid for Undocumented Immigrants After Childbirth: State-by-State Guide

It depends on the state. Some states provide emergency Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants for childbirth and postpartum care. These states include California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia. Some states also provide emergency Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants for other medical conditions. For example, Illinois provides emergency Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants for certain mental health conditions and HIV/AIDS.