Will receiving Medicaid pose problems for naturalization?

[Prettygal1221 9]

Hi everyone, I hope I am posting this in the right category.

 

I came to New York in October 2015 as an LPR. In September 2016, I went through the NY State of Health Marketplace (and they forwarded my case to the Local Social Services Department) for health insurance coverage and was found to be eligible for the Essential Plan. I never used my benefits to seek services. In January 2017, I was added to my father's health insurance plan and used that for all health benefits until I turned 26 this year. Now, I went through the marketplace again and was found eligible for Medicaid which I have starting this month December 2020.

I have read that green card holders have to be in the US for 5 years before qualifying for Medicaid. I became qualified for benefits in September 2016 which is less than a year since I have been admitted as an LPR. Is that going to be a problem? Does New York State have different laws regarding Medicaid? How do I know if what I have is state funded or federally funded medicaid? Please attach some resources that I can review.

I applied for naturalization earlier this year in July and have read about the public charge ruling. Is that going to affect me since I received Medicaid in 2016 (but never used it) and am receiving Medicaid currently (have not used it yet)?

I would really just like to make sure that I won't encounter any problems. Thanks!

Edited December 16, 2020 by Prettygal1221

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