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Compact of Free Association

International agreement between the United States and the Pacific Island nations of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau

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Nov 2, 2025
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Are undocumented immigrants eligible for TANF federal cash assistance in 2024 or only certain noncitizen categories?

Undocumented immigrants are for federal TANF cash assistance in 2024; federal law and federal agency guidance treat undocumented people as “not qualified” for TANF, with limited statutory exceptions f...

Nov 8, 2025
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Are lawful permanent residents (green card holders) eligible for premium tax credits and since when?

Lawful permanent residents (LPRs or “green card holders”) have been eligible for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace premium tax credits as part of the class of since implementation of ACA subsidies...

Nov 3, 2025
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Which specific programs funded by the CR extend benefits to noncitizens or undocumented immigrants?

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (CR) and related guidance explicitly extend a range of federal public benefits to Compact of Free Association (COFA) citizens, making them eligible for progra...

Oct 24, 2025

What nationality gets EBT?

The recent analyses show that federal changes to SNAP/EBT eligibility narrow who can receive benefits to from the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau. Reports and government guidance published bet...

Oct 22, 2025

Can non-US citizens qualify for Medicare?

Non‑U.S. citizens can sometimes qualify for Medicare, but eligibility depends on . Lawfully present immigrants who meet Social Security work‑credit requirements or who are lawful permanent residents w...

Nov 6, 2025

Does the 2025 USDA rule explicitly bar undocumented immigrants from SNAP?

The 2025 USDA rule and implementing guidance redefine SNAP eligibility by listing specific eligible immigrant categories, effectively excluding those who do not meet those categories — which includes ...

Nov 5, 2025

What healthcare services can noncitizens access in the United States?

Noncitizens’ access to U.S. health care depends primarily on , with lawfully present immigrants afforded more program options than undocumented immigrants, who are largely limited to emergency care an...

Nov 5, 2025

do snap benefits go to illegal alliens

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) does not provide benefits to people who are undocumented; , with limited exceptions for certain humanitarian parolees and other narrowly defined groups...

Oct 30, 2025

What are the potential impacts of the 2025 Democratic and Republican budget proposals on Medicare recipients?

The 2025 budget debates present competing sets of changes that could materially affect Medicare financing, eligibility, and provider payments: independent scorekeepers estimate roughly triggered by th...

Oct 30, 2025

What changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and prescription drug pricing are included in the 2025 Democratic budget proposal and who would they affect?

The 2025 Democratic budget proposal advances a mix of cost-saving and programmatic changes that would , adjust prescription drug negotiation rules, and fund rural health initiatives while altering orp...

Oct 15, 2025

How does the democrat budget propose to fund healthcare for illegal immigrants?

The Democratic budget does not create a federal program to fund comprehensive healthcare for undocumented immigrants; recent federal legislation and administrative actions have instead eligibility for...

Oct 15, 2025

Does the democrat budget provide healthcare to illegal immigrants?

The claim that “the Democrat budget provides healthcare to illegal immigrants” is examined here. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act explicitly narrows federally subsidized coverage — Medicaid, Medicare, a...