I am an immigration attorney and have many non-citizen clients

I am an immigration attorney and have many non-citizen clients that need help applying for Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Is there a place where I can view exactly what documents are required for different classes of non-citizens to obtain benefits for Medicaid? Specifically, refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status children. Also, is there a way to obtain temporary benefits for non-citizen children who are waiting for approval of their Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?

A) Yes, you can find information about the specific documents required for non-citizens to apply for Medicaid and SNAP benefits on the official websites of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, respectively. Additionally, some states may have their own eligibility and documentation requirements for non-citizens.

For example, the Social Security Administration provides specific guidance on eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Special Veterans Benefits (SVB) for non-citizens on their website. Similarly, the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides information on SNAP eligibility for non-citizens on their website, including documentation requirements for each category of non-citizen.

As for temporary benefits for non-citizen children waiting for approval of their Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), it may depend on the specific state and program. You may want to contact the state agency that administers the Medicaid or SNAP program in your state, or speak with an attorney who specializes in public benefits law for guidance on this issue.

I hope this information is helpful.