Many immigrants living
in Missouri may now
qualify for Medicaid.
The rules have changed. More people can now
get low-cost or free health insurance through
Missouri Medicaid (called MO HealthNet).
With health insurance through Medicaid, you can
get the care you need when you need it. Medicaid
covers doctor visits, yearly checkups, prescription
medicines, and more.
Many lawfully present immigrants are eligible for Medicaid. This includes Lawful
Permanent Residents (also known as green card holders), refugees, and asylees.
Here are the top fi ve things to know about Medicaid if you are an immigrant living
in Missouri:
Do immigrants qualify for Medicaid in Missouri?
Lawful Permanent Residents are eligible to
apply for Medicaid starting fi ve years after
their date of entry. Other immigration
statuses are also eligible.
For a full list of eligible immigration
statuses, visit: https://bit.ly/2YvO7df.
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Refugees and asylees who qualify for Medicaid
can apply immediately after coming to live in
Missouri—they do not need to wait fi ve years.
Newly arriving refugees who do not qualify
for Medicaid are eligible for short-term health
insurance called Refugee Medical Assistance
(RMA). RMA lasts for up to eight months
after arrival.
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