Citizenship and Medicaid

[Sammyd90 4]

Hi All,

 

My dad has had a Green Card for less than 5 years. However, his current employer does not offer medical insurance. The State of Illinois has a new program that provides health coverage for people who are 55-64 years old which immigration status prevents them from getting regular Medicaid. Based on that program, my dad was approved, and he was issued an ID number under what is called Temporary Medicaid. I called the State this morning to ask if this affects his eligibility of becoming a citizen later on and they said no. I'd like to see if there's anyone who can advise further because sometimes State employees are not well rounded with immigration law. 

 

Thank you!

 

Sam

[Chancy 6,233]

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[Villanelle 4,121]

Public charge only applies when you are obtaining the GC.  There is no public charge determination (later or again) during the citizenship process.