It’s your turn! It’s a new day in Virginia and many people can now qualify for Medicaid!

• There is no longer a ten-year work history required for Virginia’s immigrant community to be eligible for Medicaid.
• If you have applied for health coverage in the past but have been denied, don’t be afraid to apply again.
• Rules have changed for green-card holding adults and many more are now eligible for Medicaid in Virginia.
• Connect with an Enroll Virginia navigator to learn about your health coverage options available through Medicaid/FAMIS or the Marketplace.

What has Changed?

Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs – Green Card Holders) may qualify for Medicaid if they have been in the U.S. for 5 years and they meet other eligibility requirements. Legal Permanent Residents will no longer have to establish a 10-year work history in the U.S. This new policy helps parents, other adults, the disabled and elderly, and people who need long term care services.

Who does this impact?

Parents & Other Adults under age 65:

• Income under 138% Federal Poverty Line (FPL), e.g. $1482/mo. (individual) $2526/mo. (family of 3)

Disabled (unable to work due to medical/mental health conditions) and Elderly Age 65 and older:

• Income under 80% FPL [$879/monthly (individual) $1162/monthly (couple)] or meet a “spend-down” due to high medical expenses or medical debt.
• Resources (bank accounts and other countable assets) – Under $2000 individual/$3000 couple

People who need long-term care services such as nursing home or ongoing personal care in the community (must meet strict medical criteria and be in a nursing home or be at risk of institutional placement)

• Income under $2,382/monthly (with cost-sharing required) or meet a
spend- down due to high medical expenses or medical debt.

NOTE: Public charge is not an issue for those with Green Cards.

There are also different Medicaid rules for immigrants who are under age 19 or pregnant, asylees, refugees, and ineligible/undocumented immigrants.