Table 2.
IPC Index Policy Elements and Coding.
| Exclusive |
Inclusive |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Policy Topic | −1 | 0 | 1 |
| Access to benefits | Does the state provide public health insurance for low-income undocumented children? | No | Yes | |
| Does the state provide public health insurance for low income LPR children, regardless of waiting period? | No | Yes | ||
| Does the state provide health insurance to pregnant undocumented women? | No | Yes | ||
| Does the state provide health insurance to pregnant LPR women, regardless of waiting period? | No insurance available | Unborn child option only | Waiver of 5-year ban for Medicaid | |
| Are LPR adults eligible for food assistance regardless of 5 year waiting period? | No | Yes | ||
| Education | Does the state provide tuition equity to undocumented students? | No | Yes | |
| Does the state provide access to scholarships or financial aid for undocumented students? | No | Yes | ||
| Labor and employment | E-Verify | Mandates (for some or all) | Neither | Prohibits |
| Does the state include undocumented immigrants in the definition of employee? | Excludes | Unspecified | Includes | |
| Identification | Does the state offer drivers' licenses for undocumented immigrants? | No | Yes | |
| REAL ID | Compliance | Neither | Opposition | |
| Immigration enforcement | Does the state participate in Secure Communities? | Yes | No | |
| Has the state passed an Omnibus Immigration Bill? | Yes | No | ||
| “Sanctuary” city policies | Bans | Unspecified | Limits cooperation with Federal Immigration |