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refugees, without the five-year waiting period, if otherwise eligible. Individuals from this population may be eligible for retro coverage, no earlier than 2/1/22. Verification is established by Form I-94 noting humanitarian parole (per INA section 212(d)(5) or 8 U.S.C. § Foreign passport with DHS/CBP admission stamp noting “DT” Foreign passport with DHS/CBP admission stamp noting Uniting for Ukraine or “U4U” Or Foreign passport with DHS/CBP admission stamp noting Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee or “UHP” Or Form I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) receipt notice with code C11 Or Form I- 766 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with the code C11.

• Non-Ukrainian National Parolees: Humanitarian parolees who last habitually resided in Ukraine but are not Ukraine nationals (citizens) who entered the U.S. between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2023, may be considered qualified non-citizens and eligible for Medicaid or CHIP as refugees, without the five-year waiting period. Verification is established any of the forms or stamps listed above for UHPs and documentation of last habitual residence in Ukraine. • Paroled after September 30, 2023: Individuals who enter the U.S from Ukraine and meet the criteria of humanitarian parole or non-Ukrainian national parolee (UHP) and whose relationship to primary eligible member meets eligibility requirements: o A spouse or child o A parent, legal guardian, or primary caregiver of an unaccompanied refugee minor or an unaccompanied Ukraine citizen . Note: Individuals with TPS status that includes humanitarian parole (UHP) and/or non-Ukrainian national parolees should be entered as Refugee on the Alien Details screen. Individuals who do not meet eligibility criteria for Medicaid, may be eligible for coverage through FFM. Eligibility Ukraine nationals (citizens) or non-Ukrainian citizens who last habitually resided in Ukraine and entered the U.S. as a parolee between February 24,2022 and September 30, 2023 and meet all other eligibility requirements are eligible for Medicaid or CHIP to the same extent as refugees, without a 5-year waiting period. When applicable, retro coverage is available if all other eligibility requirements are met (e.g., income, residency, etc.). Ukrainian nationals paroled in into the U. S before February 24, 2022, who are granted parole for more than one year are subject to the five-year waiting period. Medicaid/CHIP eligibility for Ukrainian nationals granted TPS who later adjust to humanitarian parolees can begin no earlier than the status adjustment date. Ukrainian nationals who are paroled in the U.S. after September 30, and whose relationship to primary eligible member meets eligibility requirements are eligible for Medicaid and CHIP to the same extent as refugees.

Reasonable Opportunity Period (ROP)