US Medical Term · insurance
Immigration Status
Estado Migratorio
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Immigration Status |
| Spanish (Español) | Estado Migratorio |
| Chinese (中文) | 移民身份 |
| Korean (한국어) | 이민 신분 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tình trạng nhập cư |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Katayuan ng Imigrasyon |
| Portuguese (Português) | Status de imigração |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | สถานะการเข้าเมือง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 移民ステータス |
What it means
Immigration status is your legal classification under federal law—such as U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylum seeker, or undocumented immigrant—which directly affects your eligibility for federal health programs. Lawful permanent residents who have lived in the U.S. for at least five years may qualify for full Medicaid. Refugees and asylees often have immediate eligibility. Undocumented immigrants are generally not eligible for federally funded Medicaid but may access emergency Medicaid, Federally Qualified Health Centers on a sliding-fee basis, and some state-funded programs. Emergency rooms must perform a medical screening examination for all patients regardless of immigration status.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
immigration or residency status for coverage
estatus migratorio o de residencia para cobertura
legal status for Medicaid eligibility
estatus legal para elegibilidad de Medicaid
documentation status for health programs
estado de documentación para programas de salud
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Last reviewed: September 2026