And it raises some questions as to whether or not the Exon amendment in some areas might or might not be as all encompassing as some people seem to feel. I am quoting from the Congressional Research article of the mentioned date under "2." Prospective effect of the Exon amendment: Because Medicaid currently has PRUCOL standard for nonemergency benefits and effectively no allenage restrictions for emergency benefits. the Exon amendment clearly would narrow alien eligibility for Medicaid were that program found to be subject to its restrictions. Absent relief from the Attorney General. all PRUCOL aliens other than temporary residents. asylees. parolees. and refugees apparently would be made ineligible for nonemergency services by the exon amendment. Also absent relief from the Attorney General. all PRUCOL aliens other than temporary residents. asylees. refugees. and parolees and all undocumented aliens (but not nonimmigrant aliens in status) would be made ineligible for emergency services. However. Medicaid arguably may appear not to fall within the Exon amendment. notwithstanding floor statements by Senator Exon and others implying that amendment broadly may apply to all federal assistance provided to individuals.
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