Undocumented immigrants in Ohio may have limited access to health insurance, but there are some options available. While they cannot directly enroll in Medicaid or the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, they may qualify for programs like Alien Emergency Medical Assistance (AEMA), which provides emergency care for non-citizens, or Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA).

Springfield, Ohio Experience with Haitian Immigration: A city of 58,000, has experienced a rapid influx of Haitian immigrants in recent years, estimated at 12,000-15,000, after the city advertised their need for workers. This population growth coincided with the city's post-pandemic economic recovery. Local wages grew faster than the national average during the period of Haitian immigration. Local businesses benefited with the increase of customers and workers filling job vacancies in manufacturing and logistics sectors. While rents rose significantly initially but have normalized in 2024. Housing shortages existed before the Haitian population increase. New housing developments are underway. However, racial tensions and misinformation have arisen concerning crime and resource allocation. The misinformation being spread by Former President Trump and his running mate JD Vance about Haitian immigrants stealing and eating the pets residents have been debunked. Nonetheless, these hateful lies has left the Haitian community experiencing insecurity and fearing for their safety.