> Given that undocumented immigrants are cut off from almost all social services outside very basic ones like access to public schools, for which their rent and

> Given that undocumented immigrants are cut off from almost all social services outside very basic ones like access to public schools, for which their rent and sales tax payments are likely to cover (unless in an oddball state like Ohio or Pennsylvania). They aren't getting healthcare except by the extreme standards that we force individuals to go to the ED for basic medical care if they are indigent. This is patently false, and goes to show you don't understand the issue at all. They have tremendous benefits. In New York State, they constitutionally are required to give housing and support, which is why you hear of stories of illegal aliens getting hotel rooms, gift cards, and cell phones. Undocumented immigrants in California can apply for health plans through Covered California and may be eligible for certain public benefits. However, undocumented immigrants are not eligible for certain federally funded programs. Health coverage Covered California: Individuals can apply through Covered California to see if they are eligible for a health plan. Public benefits CalFresh: Food assistance CalWORKs: Cash assistance for people with children County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP): Cash assistance for individuals without dependents Medi-Cal: Health insurance Legal resources Bay Area Legal Aid Free Advice Hotline: (800) 551-5554 National Immigration Legal Services Directory: A resource for immigration legal assistance Know your rights California law prohibits law enforcement from asking about a person's immigration status for immigration enforcement purposes.