Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act

# Excluding Illegal Aliens from Medicaid Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would modify Medicaid eligibility rules to explicitly prohibit federal funding for Medicaid services provided to people who are in the United States illegally. Currently, federal law already restricts most Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants to emergency services only, with limited exceptions for emergency medical conditions, pregnancy-related care, and emergency dental services. This bill would further restrict or clarify those existing limitations. **Who It Affects** The legislation would primarily impact undocumented immigrants who currently receive Medicaid-covered emergency care, and potentially state Medicaid programs that administer these benefits.

It could also affect hospitals and healthcare providers who treat undocumented patients, as it relates to how federal reimbursement for emergency care is handled. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The specific provisions and detailed language are not publicly detailed in available summaries, so the exact scope of changes from current law is unclear.