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Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), undocumented immigrants will be excluded from all of the bill's provisions. However, there are some states, such as California, that will continue to use state funding to provide health care services to this population.

Undocumented immigrants are individuals without a "lawful immigration status who entered the U.S. illegally or were lawfully admitted, but their status expired or was revoked per United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)." There is an estimated 11 million undocumented individuals in the United States, making about 25% of those uninsured in the country. In California, a state with an estimated 2 million undocumented immigrants, they will account for 41% of individuals without health insurance.

On February 14, 2014, Democratic State Senator Ricardo Lara who serves California's 33rd State Senate District introduced to the California Legislature Senate Bill 1005 (SB 1005). SB 1005 also known as the Health Care for All bill, will allow those who are undocumented in the State of California to qualify for free or subsidized health insurance. The Health Care for All bill proposes for the state to subsidize Medi-Cal for low-income undocumented immigrants and for those who do not qualify for Medi-Cal to be able to purchase private health insurance with the help of the state; this will be operated by the Covered California exchange plan set up under the ACA. As the bill continues through hearings and amendments, California offers other health care services to those who are undocumented.

The services below are programs that were funded before the Affordable Care Act and will continue to exist as long as funding is available. These programs have always been available to undocumented individuals.

Undocumented immigrants qualify for the following health care services:


 * Restricted Medi-Cal
 * Use of Community Health Clinics
 * Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP)
 * Family Planning, Access, Care and Treatment Program (Family PACT)
 * Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM)
 * Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
 * California Children Services
 * Communicable Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment
 * Minor Consent Services
 * Vaccines for Children
 * AIDS Drug Resistance Program
 * Minor Consent Services

Recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) qualify for all the benefits above plus full-scope Medi-Cal. DACA recipients are provided temporary relief from deportation and given work permits to undocumented individuals who meet the law requirements, and in some states like California recipients can obtain a California Identification and Driver's license. DACA is a two-year program and to qualify individuals must be between the ages of 16-31; have arrived to the United States before the age of 16; have been living consecutively in the United States since June 15, 2012; be currently attending school or have a high school diploma or Generally Equivalency Diploma (GED); and no felonies. During 2013, 154,000 Californians were granted Deferred Action and it is estimated that out of those 125,000 are eligible for Medi-Cal.

Health Care Services for Undocumented Immigrants in California:

Under the Federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 and the [Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986] allows for individuals without a legal status to qualify for certain state assistance programs. Undocumented immigrants in CA qualify for restricted Medi-Cal in "emergency situations, health care for pregnant women, kidney dialysis, nursing home care, and treatment for breast and cervical cancer." To qualify for restricted Medi-Cal individuals must to be low-income and to plan to stay in California. Individuals can apply at the Medi-Cal Website.
 * 1) 1 - Restricted Medi-Cal

CHDP provides preventative health services to low-income children under the age of 19 regardless of immigration status. Health services include physical exams, dental assessment, hearing and vision tests, immunizations, tuberculosis vaccine and treatment, nutrition assessment, laboratory test, health education, and referrals for other needed diagnosis and/or treatment. CHDP also coordinates with parent's regarding scheduling, transportation, and accessing referrals. Private practices, schools, community clinics, or county health departments provide the health services.
 * 1) 2 - Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP)

Funded by the state, Family PACT provides family planning services to low-income (those under the 200% federal income level) who are not eligible for Medi-Cal or do not have access to health insurance. Family planning services are for men and women and include all forms of contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and counseling, sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV testing, male and female sterilization, and cancer screenings. Once clients apply for the Family PACT program, they receive a teal card that can be taken to their nearest provider. A list of providers by zip code can be found in the Family PACT website.
 * 1) 3 - Family Planning, Access, Care and Treatment Program (Family PACT)

AIM is also a program funded by the state that provides low-cost health coverage for low-income pregnant women and also pays for hospital care for newborn babies. To qualify, women must be pregnant, plan to stay in California, not be enrolled in Medi-Cal or Medi-Care, not have private health insurance, and meet income guidelines
 * 1) - Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM)

Although WIC is a Federal program, grants are given to states for "for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk." The program gives food vouches to women who qualify that can be used at grocery stores to purchase milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables, juice, cheese, and peanut butter. Proof of immigration status or social security is not required.
 * 1) - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

CCS is also funded by the state and provides diagnosis and treatment services, therapy, and medical case management to children under the age of 21 who suffer from certain serious health problems. Individuals can apply for the program as long as they plan to stay in California, are under 21 years old, and meet the financial qualifications Health problems are defined by the CCS and can rage from chronic conditions, cancer, infectious disease, and traumatic injuries.
 * 1) - California Children Services (CCS)

This is available in all states including immunizations, diagnosis and treatment for HIV/AIDS and STI's. To apply the child has to be eligible for Medicaid or Medi-Cal, or be uninsured or underinsured and/or American Indian Doctors offices who participate in the Vaccine for Children Program or community clinics perform these services.
 * 1) - Treatment for communicable diseases including Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment.

Community Health Centers are private non-profit organizations that provide primary care to underserved, low-income or vulnerable communities. The majority of patients at community health centers are uninsured or on Medi-Cal Funding for CHCs comes from federal, state, or local grants, Medi-Cal or Medicare reimbursement, private money, or patient fees. Community Health Centers and Clinics do not collect immigration status information. http://healthpolicy.ucla.edu/publications/Documents/PDF/undocumentedreport-aug2013.pdf Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) put together the "California Health Care Resource Guide for Undocumented Immigrants" that outlines community health centers in the state of California broken down into 14 communities that have a large undocumented immigrant population. The resource guide includes information on the clinics' services, hours, phone number, and type of payment accepted.
 * 1) - Community Health Centers and Clinics (CHC)

ADRP is a California program for low-income individuals who are at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The program provides HIV/AIDS medications to uninsured and underinsured individuals regardless of immigration status.
 * 1) - AIDS Drug Resistance Program (ADRP)

Minor Consent Medi-Cal, also known as Sensitive Program, is a program that can be used by individuals regardless of immigration status and parent consent that provides limited sensitive topic services. This program is under Medi-Cal and covers Sexually Transmitted Diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, family planning, sexual assault, pregnancy, and mental health. Eligibility is determined by the minor's income and resources
 * 1) - Minor Consent Medi-Cal

DACA Recipients & Medi-Cal Under California state law, Medi-Cal authorizes coverage for "citizens and lawfully present immigrants." DACA recipients are lawful present immigrant which allows them to apply for Medi-Cal, but purchase health insurance through the state exchange program, Covered California. Requirements are the same for those with DACA and can apply through the Medi-Cal Website Full-Scope Medi-Cal Services include, but are not limited to:
 * Inpatient hospital care hospitalization
 * Physician services
 * Laboratory and x-ray servies
 * Prescription drugs
 * Optometrist servies
 * Family Planning
 * Senior Services
 * Mental Health