23 Miss. Code. R. 102-3.28

Current through October 31, 2024

Rule 23-102-3.28 - Illegal Aliens

A. Illegal aliens are non-qualified aliens. This group of individuals includes:

1. Undocumented aliens who entered illegally without knowledge of USCIS; or

2. Aliens who were admitted for a limited period of time and did not leave the U.S. when the period of time expired.

B. These individuals, if they meet all eligibility criteria except citizenship/alien status, are enntitled to Medicaid only for treatment of an emergency medical condition. The specialist must accept the applicants statement if they say they have no documentation and assess the alien for emergency services only. Undocumented and illegal aliens do not have to provide a Social Security Number or provide information regarding citizenship or immigration status. The alien status of an illegal alien is not verified through the SAVE process.

23 Miss. Code. R. 102-3.28

42 CFR §440.255(c) (Rev. 1991).