Is Medi-cal considered as public charge?

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sunshine8015

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I filed I-485 for my parents. I am thinking of applying for medi-cal for my father. According to the case worker, he has a good chance of getting it. However, will it jeopardize his green card application? Is medi-cal considered to be publich charge described on the affidavit of support?
Is medi-cal ran by state not ferderal?
 
sunshine8015 said:
I filed I-485 for my parents. I am thinking of applying for medi-cal for my father. According to the case worker, he has a good chance of getting it. However, will it jeopardize his green card application? Is medi-cal considered to be publich charge described on the affidavit of support?
Is medi-cal ran by state not ferderal?
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Medi-cal is state assistance, not federal, and green card holders are eligible for it. Even some illegals are eligible. I don't think it's public charge, but mind you, I'm not a public charge expert :)
 
to be devil's advocate. so you say can support your parents with the sponsorship form. and now you are putting in for medi-cal? i say hold on the medi-cal until approval and ask immigration.
 
TheInquisitor said:
to be devil's advocate. so you say can support your parents with the sponsorship form. and now you are putting in for medi-cal? i say hold on the medi-cal until approval and ask immigration.
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It's a very good advice.
 
Talked to attorney

He said it is ok. Medi-caid is not considered public charge. I said I could support my parents all right, but to be realistic, how can I possbibly afford the ridiculous medical expense.


TheInquisitor said:
to be devil's advocate. so you say can support your parents with the sponsorship form. and now you are putting in for medi-cal? i say hold on the medi-cal until approval and ask immigration.
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sunshine8015 said:
He said it is ok. Medi-caid is not considered public charge. I said I could support my parents all right, but to be realistic, how can I possbibly afford the ridiculous medical expense.
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Keep in mind that the affadavit of support for your parents allows medical to come after you to reimburse them; that's what it's there for. Wether they choose to do so is another question, but you never know.
 
there are some situations where medi-cal is not considered a public charge. my question is how are they qualifying for medi-cal and under what program is it?
 
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