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Persons (HHS OTIP). She is enrolled in BadgerCare Plus and is sent the ROP notice requesting Sasha submit a letter from HHS OTIP. Sasha never submits a letter from HHS OTIP and her benefits end when the ROP expires.

One year later, Sasha again applies for health care benefits. Once more, the FDSH returns the same results. Sasha is otherwise eligible for BadgerCare Plus. She must be enrolled in BadgerCare Plus without delay and sent a new ROP notice to Sasha requesting a letter from HHS OTIP. Again, Sasha is eligible for BadgerCare plus for 90 days after receiving the notice while waiting for Sasha to provide a letter from HHS OTIP. Benefits issued during a reasonable opportunity period to a person otherwise eligible for Medicaid are not subject to recovery, even if the person turns out to have an immigration status that makes them ineligible for Medicaid benefits. 7.3.3 Immigrants Eligible for Medicaid Immigrants may be eligible for Medicaid if they meet all other eligibility requirements and are either Qualifying Immigrants (see SECTION 7.3.3.1 QUALIFYING IMMIGRANTS) or are Lawfully Present (see SECTION 7.3.3.2 NON-CITIZEN LAWFULLY PRESENT CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND PREGNANT PEOPLE). 7.3.3.1 Qualifying Immigrants Immigrants of any age meeting the criteria listed below are considered Qualifying Immigrants. Unless otherwise specified, categories of qualifying immigrants are enumerated in 8 U.S.C.§ 1641(b) and (c). Types of Qualifying Immigrants Short Name Qualifying Immigrant Description Eligible if: Additional Eligibility Information CWW Registration Status Refugee A refugee admitted under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 207. A refugee is a person who flees their country due to persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution because of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a social group. No additional criteria. An immigrant admitted under this status may be eligible for Medicaid, without a five-year waiting period, even if their immigration status later changes. 04 Refugee- Like including Special Immigrant Visa Holders An immigrant who qualifies for benefits to the same extent as a See SECTION 7.3.3.1.1 “REFUGEE-LIKE” IMMIGRANTS WHO HAVE BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY AS REFUGEES BECAUSE OF AN ACT OF N/A 04