Empowering Immigrant Mothers
Are you an immigrant mother who has questions about your rights?
We understand that finding information to support you throughout your pregnancy and after childbirth can be difficult.
That's why we've created this webpage, specifically for individuals like you. Here, you'll find valuable information about your legal rights and readily available resources for your specific situation.
Medi-Cal Expansion for Undocumented Immigrants
Good News! The Recent Medi-Cal Expansion May Qualify You for Full-Scope Benefits
Over the past couple of years, California has taken measures to increase Medi-Cal coverage to undocumented immigrants. This means that beginning January 2024, all eligible* undocumented immigrants may enroll in full-scope benefits.
*must meet income requirements
To check eligiblity requirements & to get assistance enrolling in Medi-Cal please press below.
Emergency Medi-Cal: Insurance for Undocumented Women
Emergency Medi-Cal offers limited healthcare to eligible undocumented immigrants during a critical condition. Pregnant women between the ages of 26-49 years old are eligible to apply for emergency Medi-Cal before applying for full scope Medi-Cal in January 2024.
In California, pregnancy may qualify migrant women to receive emergency Medi-Cal if income requirements are met.
Rights in the Workplace
Knowing your rights in the workplace, especially during pregnancy, is an important step toward protecting yourself.
1
Accommodations
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees. For example, having employee work within a reasonable distance from a restroom.
2
Pregnancy Leave
Employers must provide employees with pregnancy disability leave and must grant the employee the same work position upon return.
3
Harassment
Employers cannot harass or discriminate against pregnant employees.
For more detailed information of your rights refer to this infographic.
Free Legal Assistance
Do you still have specific questions that have not been addressed?
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles (CHIRLA)
provides free legal services
For direct contact, call their immigrant assistance hotline at
+1 (888) 624-4752 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm