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Text Box: Citizenship Verification Requirement for Medicaid As of September 25, 2006,  U.S. citizenship must be verified to receive (or continue to receive) Medicaid coverage.   This requirement does not apply to individuals who receive SSI,  Medicare, or those who are not U.S. citizens. Each person receiving Medicaid must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or cooperate with their case manager to verify citizenship when applying or reapplying for Medicaid. Proof of citizenship may also be required when changes are made to a Medicaid case. Original documents or certified copies must be used to prove citizenship. This documentation must be provided only one time.  We apologize for the extra work this may cause, but please work with us to ensure you and your family members remain eligible for Medicaid. For more information on allowable documentation, click here