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If I was pregnant 30 months ago, do I still need to say on form I-539 that I used Medicaid during my pregnancy?

What if I answer that I didn't use Medicaid?

What does this sentence mean in the instructions for form I-539?

NOTE: You only need to report public benefits received on or after October 15, 2019 but not any received before October 15, 2019.

Ryan M
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Thirty months is two and a half years, so 30 months ago was April, 2018. Since April 2018 is before October 15, 2019, you do not need to report your use of Medicaid in April 2018.

The note means just what it says. I don't understand why you find it unclear, although it is certainly somewhat redundant. I can't think of any way to clarify it other than to restate it:

  • Receipt of benefits on October 14, 2019 or earlier does not need to be reported.
  • Receipt of benefits on October 15, 2019 or later must be reported.
phoog
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