Eligibility if classified as a citizen

Note: This version of section effective 10-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 10-1-2026. Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to any alien for whom federal financial participation is unavailable under 42 U.S.C. 1396b(v)(5) or any alien who has not satisfied the requirements of 8 U.S.C. 1613. (b) A person who: (1) is lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20); (2) has been granted the status of Cuban or Haitian entrant under Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980; or (3) lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with a Compact of Free Association under 8 U.S.C. 1612(b)(2)(G); is eligible for all services under this article as if the person were classified as a citizen of the United States. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.63-2026, SEC.12.