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OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CITZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION STATUS QUALIFIED ALIENS

U.S. ARMED FORCES ACTIVE DUTY AND VETERANS

Description: Qualified aliens who are on active military duty or who are veterans are eligible for Medical Assistance, if they are otherwise eligible.

Policy: Medicaid may be authorized for a qualified alien who is on active duty or who is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, provided that s/he is otherwise eligible.

References: Balanced Budget Act of 1997

SSL Sect. 122

Dept Reg. 349.3

351.1

351.2

360-3.2(j)

ADMs 04 ADM-7

INF

06 INF-5

GISs 08 MA/009

Interpretation: Active Military Duty-The individual must be on full-time duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Active Duty for training and full time National Guard duty are not included in this interpretation.

Medicaid is also provided to the immigrant’s spouse and unmarried dependent children who are qualified aliens.

Veterans - The veteran’s discharge must have been characterized as “honorable”, and not because of his or her immigration status. Medicaid is also provided to the veteran’s qualified alien’s spouse, including his or her un-married surviving spouse if the veteran is deceased, and any unmarried dependent children of the veteran who are qualified aliens. (MRG)