Number: RL31114
Title: Noncitizen Eligibility for Major Federal Public Assistance Programs: Policies and Legislation
Authors: Ruth Ellen Wasem and Joe Richardson, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report deals with four major federal means-tested benefit programs: the Food Stamp program, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant programs, and Medicaid. Appendices elaborate on the specifics of current eligibility rules for the four programs.
Pages: 21
Date: Updated March 17, 2004