The purpose of this GIS message is to clarify nonimmigrant visa status. This
GIS message supersedes GIS 03 MA/005 issued 02/24/03. As explained below, nonimmigrants who hold a K, S, U or V visa are to be considered as
“permanently residing in the United States under color of law” (PRUCOL) and, if otherwise eligible, may receive Medicaid, Family Health Plus (FHPlus) and Child Health Plus A (CHPlus A). However, holders of other nonimmigrant visas that are issued to persons in the United States on a temporary basis only are eligible for Medicaid only for the treatment of an emergency medical condition.
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