Rule 23-102-3.19 - Requirement for Continuous Presence in the U.SA. As previously indicated, a qualified alien who entered the U. S. prior to 8/22/96 and obtained qualified status on or after that date, must have remained continuously present in the U. S. from their last entry date into the country prior to 8/22/96 until becoming a qualified alien. "Continously Present" in the U. S. is defined as 1. The alien had no single absence from the U.S. of more than thiry (30) days and2. The alien had no total of aggregate absences of more than ninety (90) days.B. The qualified alien who meets the above definition is deemed to have entered the U. S. prior to 8/22/96 and if otherwise eligible, qualifies for full Medicaid.23 Miss. Code. R. 102-3.19
Interim Guidance on Verification of Citizenship, Qualified Alien Status and Eligibility Under Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996; 62 Federal Register 61344 and 61415 (November 17, 1997).