KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Health Care and Health Insurance for Immigrants

This resource from the National Immigration Law Center provides information that all immigrant families should know when deciding to get health care or apply for health insurance programs. Families that include people who are not authorized to be in the U.S. may have questions about whether they can safely apply for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces, Medicaid, and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program).

Originally published in December 2016. Published Jan 24, 2025

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