305 CITIZENSHIP SR 98-44, 11/98 (AAM-A)

In order to receive assistance an individual must be either a:

• a U.S. citizen (see Section 305.03); or

• an eligible qualified alien (see Section 305.07).

Exception: Native Americans who are members of an Indian tribe as defined in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act [25 USC 450(e)], or were born in Canada and are covered under the provisions of section 289 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1359)) are eligible for financial and/or medical assistance, regardless of qualified alien status. Canadian-born Indians must have at least 50 % American Indian blood. Individuals meeting these criteria include tribe members of the St. Regis Band of Mohawk in New York State, the Micmac in Maine, Abenaki in Vermont, and the Kickapoo in Texas.