If your children need health coverage, they may qualify for the Children's Health Insurance Program. This program provides low-cost health coverage for children in families who earn a lot to qualify for Medicaid.
In some states, children's health insurance covers pregnant women as well. Each state offers Child Health Insurance coverage and works closely with its state Medicaid program.
Each state has its own rules about the program and about who is eligible for child health insurance. You can apply now and at any time of the year and see if you qualify. If you apply for Medicaid coverage with your state agency, you will also know if your children are eligible for health insurance. And if they qualify, you don't have to purchase an insurance plan to cover them.
What does the children's health insurance program cover?
Child health insurance benefits vary in every state, but all states offer comprehensive coverage including:
- Routine examinations.
- vaccinations.
- The cost of a doctor's visit.
- Medical prescriptions.
- Eye and dental care services.
- Hospital services for inpatient and outpatient.
- Lab and x-ray services.
Emergency services
States may offer more child health insurance benefits. Check with your state for information about the services they cover.
Is there free public health care for immigrants in the United States?
At first glance, yes, but the main difference between health care in the United States and most developed countries is that it is not public; Public health services are only available to people of a certain age and income.
Therefore, many immigrant workers do not qualify for free public health care in the United States. Both the public and private sectors operate in the US health care system.
However, the coverage provided by public health services is very limited and is mostly provided to people who cannot afford other types of health care. As a result, many immigrants to the United States are likely to seek private health insurance to lower their health costs.