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COMBINED MEDICAID 301-2 Noncitizen Status

Supersedes: CMA 301-2 (12/1/2024) Reference: 42 CFR 435.406; 42 CFR 440.255; P.L. 104-193, P.L. 111-118; P.L. 119-21 Overview: Medicaid eligibility for noncitizens is based on whether they are qualified noncitizens and if all other program requirements are met. A qualified noncitizen is an individual who is legally present in the US based on their immigration status under various sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Immigration status is determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and veriﬁed through the SAVE system administered by USCIS. A Qualiﬁed non-citizen includes individuals who are: 1. Lawfully admitted for permanent residence (LPR) (green card holders) 2. Citizens of the Compact of Free Association (COFA migrants) 3. Cuban/Haitian Entrant 4. Granted asylum 5. Admitted as a refugee 6. Paroled into the U.S. for at least one year 7. Individuals whose deportation is being withheld 8. Noncitizen subject to battery or extreme cruelty by spouse, child, or parent 9. Victim of traﬃcking 10. American Indian Born in Canada with at least 50% blood quantum in a US- recognized tribe. Students, visitors, non-immigrant status (including worker visas), and undocumented individuals are not eligible for Medicaid. Lawfully Residing Children. Medicaid is available for lawfully residing children who otherwise meet Medicaid or CHIP eligibility requirements. The federal guidelines allow expanded categories for children only. Children in the following statuses are considered lawfully residing: 1. A qualiﬁed non-citizen (see above);

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COMBINED MEDICAID 301-2 Noncitizen Status

Supersedes: CMA 301-2 (12/1/2024) Reference: 42 CFR 435.406; 42 CFR 440.255; P.L. 104-193, P.L. 111-118; P.L. 119-21 Overview: Medicaid eligibility for noncitizens is based on whether they are qualified noncitizens and if all other program requirements are met. A qualified noncitizen is an individual who is legally present in the US based on their immigration status under various sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Immigration status is determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and veriﬁed through the SAVE system administered by USCIS. A Qualiﬁed non-citizen includes individuals who are: 1. Lawfully admitted for permanent residence (LPR) (green card holders) 2. Citizens of the Compact of Free Association (COFA migrants) 3. Cuban/Haitian Entrant 4. Granted asylum 5. Admitted as a refugee 6. Paroled into the U.S. for at least one year 7. Individuals whose deportation is being withheld 8. Noncitizen subject to battery or extreme cruelty by spouse, child, or parent 9. Victim of traﬃcking 10. American Indian Born in Canada with at least 50% blood quantum in a US- recognized tribe. Students, visitors, non-immigrant status (including worker visas), and undocumented individuals are not eligible for Medicaid. Lawfully Residing Children. Medicaid is available for lawfully residing children who otherwise meet Medicaid or CHIP eligibility requirements. The federal guidelines allow expanded categories for children only. Children in the following statuses are considered lawfully residing: 1. A qualiﬁed non-citizen (see above);