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Jan 15, 2024 109 likes •208 views

Public Charge Is Medi-Cal really a Public Charge?? What is Public Charge? The public charge test is designed to identify people who may depend on the government as their main source of support. If the government determines that a

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Public Charge

Is Medi-Cal really a Public Charge??

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What is Public Charge?

The “public charge” test is designed to identify people who may

depend on the government as their main source of support. If the government determines that a person is likely to become a “public charge,” it can deny a person admission to the U.S. or lawful permanent residence (or “green card” status).

The Public Charge test happens when you get your LPR “green

card” status.

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No public charge test for the following:

Applicants for
Refugee
Asylum
U and T Visas
TPS
Naturalization/Citizenship

For complete details please visit: www.protectingimmigrantfamilies.org

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OLD PUBLIC CHARGE RULES (Still in effect)

Public Charge Test only applies when entering the

country or applying for Legal Permanent Residency (Green Card)*

The public charge test only looks at cash assistance, and

government-funded long-term institutional care.

Medi-Cal is NOT a Public Charge

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New PROPOSED Rules:

Public Charge Test would apply when entering

the country, extending certain visas or applying for Legal Permanent Residency (Green Card)*

Medi-Cal could be considered a Public Charge

The Administration has proposed changes to the public charge test. THESE CHANGES ARE ON HOLD DUE TO A FEDERAL COURT INJUNCTION!

For complete details please visit: www.protectingimmigrantfamilies.org

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GOOD NEWS!

On Oct 11th Federal Judges blocked the implementation of the new Public Charge Rules! Old rules remain in effect until further notice except for those adjusting status

utside of the country.

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Benefits NOT Included as Public Charge under the new rules:

Medi-Cal for pregnant women and 60 day

postpartum, and

Medi-Cal for children under 21.
State Funded Medi-Cal benefits

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MOST IMPORTANT PUBLIC CHARGE FACTS TO REMEMBER

The new Public Charge rules are NOT being

implemented at this time.

There is NO REASON for anyone to drop their

Medi-Cal right now!

State Funded Medi-Cal benefits are ALWAYS

SAFE.

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Sonia and Geo

“My husband and I have applied for asylum and received work permits, and our baby is a US born citizen. We both got emergency Medi-Cal and our baby has full scope but we are too scared to use these benefits.” What can you advise them?