Medicaid as permanent resident?

[vicky86 11]

I wonder if one qualifies for medicaid in Ohio if they are not a citizen yet.

Also, is medicaid accepting I-551 (stamp in passport) as a valid residency requirement? My GC has been taken away and the only document I have that I am LPR is that stamp.

Edited December 1, 2017 by vicky86

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

We need more information before giving you advice.

 

How long have you been an LPR? If you've been an LPR for 5 years then you may qualify for government benefits including Medicaid. Who took your GC and for what reason? Have you applied for a new GC?

[vicky86 11]

1 minute ago, Russ&Caro said:

We need more information before giving you advice.

 

How long have you been an LPR? If you've been an LPR for 5 years then you may qualify for government benefits including Medicaid. Who took your GC and for what reason? Have you applied for a new GC?

Oh sorry I forgot to add. I have been LPR for 3 years now and in the process of naturalization (married to a citizen). They took GC because it is apparently a common thing when they give you I-551 stamp. I just hope medicaid people know what that stamp is...

[Boiler 45,486]

In CO it is 5 years.

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

Residents of some states might allow Medicaid if you've been an LPR for less than 5 years, but it's less of a sure thing. All you can do is apply. It would seem that an i-551 stamp might be sufficient evidence. I don't think taking your GC is standard procedure until you receive your citizenship, but I have less knowledge about this. Good luck.

[vicky86 11]

Just now, Russ&Caro said:

Residents of some states might allow Medicaid if you've been an LPR for less than 5 years, but it's less of a sure thing. All you can do is apply. It would seem that an i-551 stamp might be sufficient evidence. I don't think taking your GC is standard procedure until you receive your citizenship, but I have less knowledge about this. Good luck.

Thank you.

[gregcrs2 1,778]

Why isn't your spouse taking care of your medical coverage?

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49 minutes ago, gregcrs2 said:

Why isn't your spouse taking care of your medical coverage?

They will look at you joint taxes, so your spouse's income will count.

[vicky86 11]

8 minutes ago, databit said:

They will look at you joint taxes, so your spouse's income will count.

I know we qualify, I am getting it as secondary insurance.

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1 hour ago, vicky86 said:

I know we qualify, I am getting it as secondary insurance.

Why? If you have or can get insurance, why use something that is meant for people in need?

[vicky86 11]

28 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

Why? If you have or can get insurance, why use something that is meant for people in need?

Why so judgemental and assume I am not the person in need? If I qualify, I am in need. I think I found info on other board, people there were very helpful. I no longer need assistance if there are ignorant comments.

[vicky86 11]

Just now, NuestraUnion said:

If you already have insurance, you are not in need. There are truly people who don't have a spouse who can add them to their insurance that really need Medicaid.

 

My comment is definitely not ignorant if you are abusing a tax payer system for a personal benefit you really don't need. You are just upset that I am calling you out on it.

You are wrong actually, like I said I got good info on other forum where people are more knowledgeable. You don't know what you are talking about, not giving correct info.

[gregcrs2 1,778]

The US citizen signs an Affidavit of support when sponsoring someone to the USA.  That's what I was getting at.  

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3 minutes ago, vicky86 said:

You are wrong actually, like I said I got good info on other forum where people are more knowledgeable. You don't know what you are talking about, not giving correct info.

Trust me. There are less trolls on this board than any other site. VJ is very good at moderating this site.

 

I am only going by what you informed us. You were asked if your husband can get insurance for you. You replied and said yes you qualify to be added to your husband's insurance yet you want Medicaid as secondary insurance.

 

Medicaid is not AAFLAC.

[vicky86 11]

Like I said, I got my responses from other forum, people gave me helpful info. You two are continuing to try to convince yourselves you know what you are talking about. Any more unnecessary replies that try to insult me is simply disrupting forum.