I am undocumented but my children are here legally. Can I apply for healthcare on their behalf?

Yes. Even if your immigration status disqualifies you from Covered California, you can apply on behalf of your children if they are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens.[3487] You do not have to disclose your immigration status when applying on behalf of another person.[3488]

  1. 3487

    California Immigrant Welfare Collaborative, “Immigrant Eligibility for Food Stamps in California” (Jan. 2006), available at https://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/imm_eligibility_food_stmps_CA_2006-1-11.pdf; The Guardian, “Undocumented immigrants avoid vital nutrition services for ear of deportation” (May 9, 2017), available at https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/may/09/undocumented-immigrants-wic-nutrition-services-deportation.

  2. 3488

    Covered California, “Eligibility and Immigration,” available at https://www.coveredca.com/individuals-and-families/getting-covered/immigrants/.