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Wyoming · Through 2026 Budget Session; as of 2026-07-01

Wyo. Stat. § 42-12-101: Definition of citizens who are eligible for public assistance.

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  1. TITLE 42 - WELFARE
  2. CHAPTER 12 - CITIZENS AND QUALIFIED ALIENS STATUS VERIFICATION FOR WELFARE

Note: this section is effective as of 1/1/2027.

(a) Unless required by federal law, no person who is not a United States citizen or national of the United States shall be eligible to receive food assistance through the supplemental nutrition assistance program, unless that individual meets the definition of a qualified alien pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1641(b).

(b) No person who is not a United States citizen or national of the United States shall be eligible to receive medical assistance through medicaid, unless that person meets the definition of an eligible alien pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1396b(v) and meets the definition of a qualified alien pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1641(b).

(c) No person who is not a United States citizen or national of the United States shall be eligible to receive assistance through the personal opportunities with employment responsibilities (POWER) program, unless that person meets the definition of a qualified alien pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1641(b).

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