This brief examines the characteristics of the uninsured and the reasons for remaining uninsured among the undocumented who are ineligible for coverage under the ACA due to their immigration status, and the citizens and lawfully present immigrants who are eligible for coverage but did not enroll.

Despite the strong growth in the number of Medi-Cal beneficiaries since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the state’s decision to expand Medicaid, some Californians who are eligible for coverage are still uninsured.

This report describes health care coverage of DACA-eligible Californians and presents potential policy solutions to expand their coverage options.