Haitian Humanitarian Parolees Eligible for Medicaid

The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) has determined that Haitians granted humanitarian parole as a result of the earthquake are eligible for Medicaid.  Normally, individuals granted humanitarian parole are considered non-qualified aliens and thus, would not be eligible for Medicaid.  However, pursuant to the Refugee Education and Assistance Act of 1980, Haitians granted humanitarian parole because of the earthquake are qualified aliens exempt from the 5-year waiting period, and if otherwise eligible, may receive all Medicaid services available under the State plan.  The emergency services restriction affecting some non-citizens does not apply.

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