By: Sarah Grusin
Executive Summary
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) limits the availability of public benefits to only “qualified” immigrants. But not all qualified immigrants are eligible for full-scope Medicaid. Individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid based on their immigration status are considered to have an “unsatisfactory immigration status.” This chart details specific immigration statuses and identifies whether each status is qualified or a satisfactory immigration status.
