Section 13. Citizenship

A. Undocumented non-citizens cannot purchase medicare coverage and, therefore, are not eligible for QI1 benefits. To be eligible for QI1 an applicant or re-determining recipient must be one of the following: (1) a citizen of the United States; or (2) a non-citizen who entered the United States prior to August 22, 1996, as one of the classes of non-citizens described in 8.200.410 NMAC or a non-citizen who entered the United States as a qualified non-citizen on or after August 22, 1996, and who has met the five year bar listed in 8.200.410 NMAC. B. Verification of citizenship: Individuals entitled to or receiving medicare already meet citizenship and identity requirements.