Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act

# Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act (HR 4384) – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prohibit individuals without legal immigration status from receiving Medicaid benefits. Currently, federal law already restricts most Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants to emergency services only, with limited exceptions for pregnant women and children in some states. This bill would reinforce and potentially strengthen those existing restrictions at the federal level. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect undocumented immigrants and state Medicaid programs. It could impact healthcare access for millions of people in the country without legal status, as well as hospitals and clinics that currently treat uninsured emergency patients.

The bill would also affect states that currently use their own funds to provide broader Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants beyond federal requirements. **Current Status** As of now, HR 4384 is in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. This means it has been referred to the relevant House committee for review but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Many bills at this stage do not proceed to a vote.