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Overview of Immigrants' Eligibility for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and CHIP

Publication Date
Mar 26, 2012

This brief describes key federal and state immigrant eligibility provisions to help inform policymakers, program administrators and communities serving immigrant families and children. It provides an overview of the variability across states regarding immigrant eligibility for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and CHIP. [12 PDF pages]

Files
ib.pdf (pdf, 891.85 KB)
Topics
Access to Services and Benefits & Services Integration
Populations
Immigrants & Refugees
Program
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Medicaid | Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)