Undocumented immigrants can receive which of the following for life-threatening emergencies and labor/delivery, and where else do they receive care?

• A. Emergency Medicaid; private insurance
• B. Emergency Medicaid; community health centers or other safety-net services
• C. Private health insurance; private clinics
• D. Medicare; hospitals

Answer: (B)

Emergency Medicaid covers life-threatening emergencies for undocumented immigrants, including labor and delivery. This program uses Medicaid funds to pay for emergency medical services for eligible non-citizens who would otherwise lack coverage. For ongoing or non-emergency care, undocumented individuals commonly access services through community health centers (Federally Qualified Health Centers) or other safety-net providers that offer care regardless of immigration status and often on a sliding-scale fee. Private insurance and Medicare are not typically available to undocumented immigrants, and while hospitals can treat emergencies regardless of status, the usual source of ongoing care is safety-net services rather than private clinics.