La. Admin. Code tit. 50 § III-2523
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section III-2523 - CitizenshipA. Qualified Non-Citizens 1. The department hereby adopts criteria for the coverage of qualified non-citizens pursuant to the provisions of §401 of the Personal and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 ( P.L. 104-193 ) as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 ( P.L. 105-33 ).2. The department elects to provide regular Medicaid coverage to optional qualified non-citizens who were in the United States prior to August 22, 1996, who meet all eligibility criteria.3. Qualified non-citizens entering the United States on or after August 22, 1996 are not eligible for Medicaid coverage for five years after entry into the United States. a. Such qualified non-citizens are eligible for emergency services only.b. Upon expiration of the five-year period, coverage for regular Medicaid services shall be considered if the qualified non-citizen meets all eligibility criteria.La. Admin. Code tit. 50, § III-2523
Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 4544 (1/1/2019).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.