Optional Medicaid and CHIP Coverage for Lawfully Present Immigrant Children Could Mitigate Coverage Losses Due to 2025 Reconciliation Law Authors: Carlos Cruz, Drishti Pillai, and Samantha Artiga Published: Aug 14, 2026

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/optional-medicaid-and-chip-coverage-for-lawfully-present-immigrant-children-could-mitigate-coverage-losses-due-to-2025-reconciliation-law/ This brief provides an overview of health coverage of noncitizen children to provide greater insight into the potential role of Immigrant Children’s Health Improvement Act (ICHIA) coverage in limiting the 2025 reconciliation law's impact on coverage for lawfully present immigrant children.