Can I apply for Medicaid while the case still in process.

[USAUSA 1]

I'm USC. I filed for CR1 DCF in Thailand while I'm there for over 3 yrs and just move back to US by the end of May 2017.

 

I recently just found out that I'm pregnant so I applied for Medicaid. Is it's gonna affect our case since it's still in process?

 

Can somebody pls tell me what's to do? Thanks so much guys!!

[Coco8 1,042]

The USC can use medicaid, etc. The one that cannot is the foreigner.

[USAUSA 1]

9 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

The USC can use medicaid, etc. The one that cannot is the foreigner.

Thank you so much Coco8!! I really appreciated.

 

It's not so easy to be alone while pregnant so my friend suggests me to apply for WIC and other benefits from the government. I was not sure so I didn't apply for anything but Medicaid since I need to see the Obgyn. 

 

I also asked my lawyer and he never give me a clear answer Lol 

 

[geowrian 22,337]

Yeah, as a USC you can use any benefits that you would ordinarily qualify for. You will likely need a joint sponsor for the I-864, though.

 

@Coco8 True, but typically emergency medicaid is available for LPRs since it is not a means tested benefit (versus regular Medicaid, which is). That usually covers a good portion of pregnancy and child birthing costs.

Edited August 1, 2017 by geowrian

[USAUSA 1]

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Yeah, as a USC you can use any benefits that you would ordinarily qualify for. You will likely need a joint sponsor for the I-864, though.

 

@Coco8 True, but typically emergency medicaid is available for LPRs since it is not a means tested benefit (versus regular Medicaid, which is). That usually covers a good portion of pregnancy and child birthing costs.

Thank u so much geowrian  Yes, we have a joint sponsor since I was in Thailand and we thought we would come to US together. However the lawyer suggested me to come over here first as a prove of domicile.

 

We've been told that it shouldn't take that long after I arrived to US. However it've been over 2 mths since I got here and just recently found out that I pregnant.

 

Thank you so much guys!! I really appreciated your help

[geowrian 22,337]

1 minute ago, USAUSA said:

Thank u so much geowrian  Yes, we have a joint sponsor since I was in Thailand and we thought we would come to US together. However the lawyer suggested me to come over here first as a prove of domicile.

 

We've been told that it shouldn't take that long after I arrived to US. However it've been over 2 mths since I got here and just recently found out that I pregnant.

 

Thank you so much guys!! I really appreciated your help

Awesome. Then you should be good to go! And returning to the US beforehand for domicile is a good/safe thing.

 

Nothing is ever quick, but at least you aren't going through the 12-14 month wait most spouses have to go through.

 

Best wishes!

[USAUSA 1]

3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Awesome. Then you should be good to go! And returning to the US beforehand for domicile is a good/safe thing.

 

Nothing is ever quick, but at least you aren't going through the 12-14 month wait most spouses have to go through.

 

Best wishes!

Hopefully we're at the very end of the process since the case is filed for over 2 yrs already Lol It would be better for me and the baby to have some support from my husband asap

 

Thank u!!!