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Public Charge FAQ

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WHICH PUBLIC BENEFITS ARE NOT INCLUDED AT ALL UNDER THE NEW PUBLIC CHARGE TEST?

Unemployment benefits

» WIC

» School-based nutrition services

» Medi-Cal for children under the age of 21

» Medi-Cal for pregnancy and up to 60 days afterwards

» Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

» Emergency and school-based Medi-Cal

» Public health services » Veteran’s benefits

» Worker’s compensation

» Government pensions

» Social security retirement, or disability benefits (based on work history and sufficient quarters earned)

» Benefits that are used by other family members

» Emergency and disaster relief

» Head Start

» Benefits used by members of the military, reserves, and their family members

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