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OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CITZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION STATUS QUALIFIED ALIENS

VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING

At the time of application, the “confirmed” adult victim should have received a letter from OTDA indicating that she/he is a state “confirmed” victim of human trafficking. Each “confirmed” adult victim must present evidence of confirmation. Should the victim not present the letter to the intake worker or she/he does not appear to have a letter, or if additional information about the case is needed, the local district must contact the BRIA Anti-Trafficking Program Coordinator.

Minor children who are State ”confirmed” trafficking victims who are otherwise eligible, may be provided medical coverage without regard to immigration status under the Child Health Plus program. BRIA will notify the LDSS by telephone and follow-up letter of any minor victims of human trafficking whether “confirmed” or “not confirmed”, and whether a “victim” or “possible victim” of human trafficking.

State “confirmed” human trafficking victims who are pregnant and otherwise eligible may be provided Medicaid at any time without regard to immigration status.

NOTE: State “confirmed” victims of human trafficking are not to be confused with the federally “certified” alien victims of human trafficking. Federally “certified” adults will have a Certification Letter from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Children victims of human trafficking (under age 18) will have a letter of eligibility from ORR.

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