Revision 13-1; Effective March 1, 2013
An alien's eligibility is based on the Department of Homeland Security’s qualifying classification and other criteria as shown in the MEPDH and in the following charts.
D-8910 Entry Before 1996
Revision 17-4; Effective December 1, 2017
Chart A — Entry Before 1996
If the alien entered the U.S. before Aug. 22, 1996, and the USCIS document is an ... | then the alien is ... |
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eligible if the alien meets the criteria in Section D-8320, Qualified Aliens Not Subject to a Waiting Period or Limited Period. Unless the alien meets the criteria in Section D-8320, consider Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition. |
Note: Follow your policy clearance request procedures for questions about documents or immigration statuses not listed in this chart.
D-8920 Entry On or After Aug. 22, 1996 – Qualified Alien No Waiting Period
Revision 22-3; Effective September 1, 2022
Chart B — Entry On or After Aug. 22, 1996 – Qualified Aliens With No Waiting Period
If the alien entered the U.S. on or after Aug. 22, 1996, and the USCIS document is an | and |
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If less than seven years have passed since the date of qualified alien classification, usually the entry date, then the alien is eligible if the alien meets the criteria in as a qualified alien subject to a seven-year limited period. Unless the alien meets the criteria as a qualified alien subject to a seven-year limited period, consider Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition. Note: Victims of Severe Human Trafficking are limited to four years unless status is extended by law enforcement. If seven years or more have passed from the date of qualified alien classification, usually the entry date, then the alien is eligible if the alien meets the criteria as a qualified alien not subject to a waiting period or limited period. Unless the alien meets the criteria as a qualified alien not subject to a waiting period or limited period, consider Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition. Note: The refugee retains this eligibility period even if the refugee has adjusted to lawful permanent resident (LPR) status during the seven-year limited period. |
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Not eligible, unless the alien has applied for and been approved by DHS for LPR. If LPR, the alien must meet the LPR conditions as a qualified alien not subject to a waiting period or limited period.Unless the alien meets the criteria as a qualified alien subject to a seven-year limited period, consider Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition. |
Afghan or Iraqi Special Immigrant – Special immigrant status under 101(a)(27) of the INA may be granted to Iraqi and Afghan nationals who have worked on behalf of the U.S. government in Iraq or Afghanistan. Acceptable documentation includes:
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For special immigrants who are Special Immigrant Parolees, acceptable documentation includes:
For special immigrants who are adjusting to LPR status in the U.S., acceptable documentation includes:
These special immigrants also may demonstrate nationality with an Afghan or Iraqi passport. For special immigrants who are conditional permanent residents (CPRs) adjusting to LPR status in the U.S., acceptable documentation includes:
Note: The entry date for an Afghan special immigrant must be Dec. 26, 2007, or later. The entry date for an Iraqi special immigrant's entry date must be Jan. 26, 2008, or later. |
If less than seven years have passed since the date of qualified alien classification, usually the entry date, then the alien is eligible if the alien meets the criteria as a qualified alien subject to a seven-year limited period. Unless the alien meets the criteria as a qualified alien subject to a seven-year limited period, consider Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition. If seven years or more have passed from the date of qualified alien classification, usually the entry date, then the alien is eligible if the alien meets the criteria in as a qualified alien not subject to a waiting period or limited period. Unless the alien meets the criteria as a qualified alien subject to a seven-year limited period, consider Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition. Note: The special immigrant retains this eligibility period even if the special immigrant has adjusted to LPR status during the seven-year limited period. |
Note: Submit Form H0005, Policy Clarification Request, for questions about documents or immigration statuses not listed in this chart.
Related Policy
Qualified Aliens Subject to a Seven-Year Limited Period, D-8310
Qualified Aliens Not Subject to a Waiting Period or Limited Period, D-8320
D-8930 LPR Aliens With or Without Five-Year Waiting Period
Revision 17-4; Effective December 1, 2017
Chart B — Entry On or After Aug. 22, 1996 – Qualified Aliens With No Waiting Period
If the LPR alien entered the U.S. on or after Aug. 22, 1996, and the DHS document is an ... | then ... |
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I-551, Resident Alien Card, and does not meet one of the classification codes in Charts A or B,
Notes:
"Processed for I-551, Temporary Evidence of Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence, valid until ______, Employment Authorized." Allow aliens with a DHS document or card showing an entry date on or after Aug. 22, 1996, who claim to have entered before that date, an opportunity to submit evidence of their claimed date of entry. |
If five years or less have passed since the date of qualified alien classification, usually the entry date, then the LPR alien is not eligible. Unless the alien meets criteria other than 40 qualifying quarters in Section D-8320, Qualified Aliens Not Subject to a Waiting Period or Limited Period, the LPR alien is only potentially eligible for Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition during the five-year waiting period. (Having 40 qualifying quarters does not exempt a person from the five-year waiting period.) If more than five years have passed since the date of qualified alien classification, usually the entry date, then the LPR alien is eligible if the LPR alien meets the criteria in Section D-8320. Unless the LPR alien meets the criteria in Section D-8320, consider Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition. |
Chart C — LPR Aliens With or Without the Five-Year Waiting Period
If the LPR alien entered the U.S. before Aug. 22, 1996, and the DHS document is an ... | then ... |
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I-551, Resident Alien Card, and does not meet one of the classification codes in Charts A or B, Notes:
"Processed for I-551, Temporary Evidence of Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence, valid until ______, Employment Authorized."
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The LPR alien is eligible if the LPR alien meets the criteria in Section D-8320, Qualified Aliens Not Subject to a Waiting Period or Limited Period, or Section D-8430, LPR Residing in the U.S. on Aug. 22, 1996. Unless the LPR alien meets the criteria in Section D-8320 or Section D-8430, consider Medicaid for the treatment of an emergency medical condition. |
Follow your policy clearance request procedures for questions about documents or immigration statuses not listed in this chart.
D-8940 Reserved for Future Use
Revision 17-4; Effective December 1, 2017