No Medicaid for Illegals Act

H.R. 4209, the No Medicaid for Illegals Act, is a bill introduced in the House that would restrict Medicaid eligibility based on immigration status. If enacted, the bill would prevent individuals without legal authorization to be in the United States from receiving Medicaid benefits. This would affect healthcare access for undocumented immigrants who currently may qualify for certain Medicaid services in some states.

The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in June 2025 and referred to committee. It has not yet been voted on by the full House. The practical effect, if passed and signed into law, would be to limit federal Medicaid funding for services provided to undocumented immigrants, potentially shifting costs to states or reducing available healthcare services for this population.