Q: Would Medicaid from the New York State of Health make me a public charge?
I am a third-year permanent resident, in New York. Could I apply for Medicaid through the New York State of Health without becoming a “public charge”?
I already know that becoming a “public charge” could make my sponsor liable to pay for my medical bills. However, I discovered that there might not be any issue with state health care specifically, as that gets me a normal insurance card (not a federal Medicaid one) and would actually not make me a public charge. I am basing my assessment on these pages:
[1] http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge
[2] http://www.communityhealthadvocates.org/publications/advocates-guide/section-11a-%E2%80%93-immigrant-eligibility-new-york-state-health-insurance#1b
Both of these indicate that I can receive Medicaid as long as I am not institutionalized for long-term care.
Is my assessment accurate? Could I apply for Medicaid through the New York State of Health?
Thank you!
A: Yes, get off of it ASAP.
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