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2. For non-U.S. citizens who are undocumented, do not request SAVE verification and continue with the determination of eligibility for the BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program. 3. An immigrant whose immigration status changes while they are pregnant and receiving BadgerCare Plus Prenatal benefits must have their eligibility re-determined using their new immigration status. If their new status makes them eligible for BadgerCare Plus, they are no longer eligible for the BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program. Note Verification of identity is not required if the applicant or member is not a U.S. citizen. This page last updated in Release Number: 24-03 Release Date: 12/18/2024 Effective Date: 12/18/2024 41.4 BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program Policy for Inmates An inmate who is released from jail or prison while receiving BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program must have their eligibility re-determined based on their new circumstances. Once released from an institution, they are no longer eligible for the BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program. When a BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program member notifies the IM agency of their release from prison or jail, their BadgerCare Plus eligibility must be redetermined based on the new information. This page last updated in Release Number: 25-03 Release Date: 08/13/2025 Effective Date: 08/13/2025 41.5 Eligibility Begin Date BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program eligibility begins no sooner than the first of the month in which a valid application is received. Immigrants not eligible for the BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program because they do not meet a non- financial eligibility requirement in SECTION 41.2 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS should have Emergency Services eligibility determined according to policy in CHAPTER 39 EMERGENCY SERVICES. This page last updated in Release Number: 24-03 Release Date: 12/18/2024 Effective Date: 12/18/2024 41.6 Eligibility End Date BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program eligibility ends when the pregnancy ends. Benefits will continue through the end of the month following timely notice requirements. Immigrants who lose eligibility for the BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program when their pregnancy ends, for any reason other than moving out of state, are eligible for Emergency Services after they lose BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program eligibility (see CHAPTER 39.5 NON-QUALIFYING IMMIGRANTS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR THE BADGERCARE PLUS PRENATAL PROGRAM).