IC 12-15-2.5
Chapter 2.5. Eligibility of Refugees, Lawful Permanent Residents,
and Illegal Aliens for Medicaid Assistance
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Refugees
Sec. 1. A person who is classified as a refugee (as defined in 8
U.S.C. 1101) is eligible for all services under this article as if the
person were classified as a citizen of the United States.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38.
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Lawful permanent residents
Sec. 2. A person who is a lawful permanent resident is eligible for
Medicaid assistance under this article for a period of one (1) year.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.161-2007,
SEC.36.
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Illegal aliens
Sec. 3. A person who is in the United States without permission
of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is not
entitled to receive assistance under this article.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.1-2007,
SEC.121.
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Child born in United States
Sec. 4. A child who:
(1) is born in the United States to a person described in section
2 or 3 of this chapter; and
(2) otherwise meets the requirements for assistance under this
article;
is eligible to receive Medicaid under this article.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38.
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Violation of federal law
Sec. 5. Any provision of this chapter that violates a federal law or
federal regulation is void.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38.