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id: "epm:2.1.2.2"
source: "Minnesota Health Care Programs Eligibility Policy Manual"
source_short: "EPM"
publisher: "Minnesota Department of Human Services"
section: "2.1.2.2"
title: "Citizenship and Immigration Status"
breadcrumb: "2 Medical Assistance > 2.1 Overview > 2.1.2 Non-Financial Eligibility > 2.1.2.2 Citizenship and Immigration Status"
effective_date: 2016-06-01
last_modified: 2026-10-03T03:51:57.24681+00:00
version: 1
url: "https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.2.2"
official_origin: "https://hcopub.dhs.state.mn.us/epm/2_1_2_2.htm"
legal_citations:
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---
# EPM 2.1.2.2 Citizenship and Immigration Status

In order to receive Medical Assistance (MA), applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or certain lawfully present noncitizens. This section covers citizenship and immigration status eligibility and verification policies. The following policies apply to MA.
1. [MA Citizenship](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.2.2.1)
2. [MA Immigration Status](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.2.2.2)