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Cuban/Haitian Entrant Cuban/Haitian Entrants are defined as certain nationals of Cuba or Haiti who have permission to reside in the U.S. based on humanitarian considerations or under Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 (REAA). No additional criteria.

See SECTION 4.3.3.1.2 CUBAN/HAITIAN ENTRANTS for more information. The term “Cuban/Haitian Entrant” (CHE) relates to benefit eligibility rather than an immigration status. Individuals who meet the definition of a CHE may be eligible for certain public benefits. 11 Foreign-Born Member of a Tribal Nation An American Indian born in Canada who is at least 50% American Indian by blood, as defined by §289 of the Immigration and Nationality Act or An American Indian born outside the U.S. who is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450b(e).

No additional criteria. An immigrant admitted under this status may be eligible for BadgerCare Plus, without a five-year waiting period, even if their immigration status later changes. 18 COFA Migrant A person who is a citizen of a country in the Compacts of Free Association (COFA). No additional criteria.

See SECTION 4.3.3.1.3 CITIZENS OF THE COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION COUNTRIES for more information. An immigrant admitted under this status may be eligible for BadgerCare Plus, without a five-year waiting period, even if their immigration status later changes. 22