Kalehua

Thank you for all the information. I’m going to look over all of links and suggestions that have been given when I’m off of work. I appreciate the help.

Thank you for your replies. But my question has less to do if he will qualify and more to do if it is allowed. In the paperwork that we signed for him to immigrate here, it said that the immigrant was not to be a ward of the state. Or something along those lines. I don’t recall the exact wording. But basically he wasn’t entitled to government benefits, like food stamps, etc. My concern is that Medicaid would be considered along these lines and that if he was to receive it, it could possibly cause problems in the future when he applies for his five year green card. We are really trying to do everything by the book and don’t want to do anything that could potentially causes issues in the future. However, if Medicaid is allowed in our situation, that would really be beneficial to us.

Our background: My husband came to the United States on a K1 visa a year ago. We are married and he is a permanent resident now. He recently got a part time job. (It took awhile for someone to give him a chance so this is his best option at the moment.) However, being part time, he does not receive any benefits with this job. He needs health insurance. I get my insurance through my state which is Oregon’s Medicaid. I have always been under the impression that he is not suppose to be on any type of government aid. That he is essentially 100% my responsibility. Is this true regarding Medicaid? Or is it allowed for him to join Medicaid?

I’m the US citizen and my husband arrived here on a K1 visa. We were married the following month and I took my husband’s name. Do I need to inform USCIS of my name change prior to submitting the AOS paperwork? Also, some of my documents such as passport still have my maiden name. Will that be an issue?