1. A. Qualified Non-Citizens

   1. 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. 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. 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.

      1. a. Such qualified non-citizens are eligible for emergency services only.
      2. 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.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 45:44 (January 2019).