Under the Affordable Care Act, most immigrants qualify for health coverage, including the following groups: Lawful permanent residents (green card holders). Lawful temporary residents. Persons fleeing persecution, including refugees and asylees.
To get Medicaid and CHIP coverage, many qualified non-citizens (such as many Lawful Permanent Residents, also known as LPRs or green card holders) have a 5-year waiting period. This means they must wait 5 years after getting "qualified" immigration status before they can get Medicaid and CHIP coverage.
If you are an undocumented or a non-US citizen here in the US, you may feel that you can't buy dental insurance. That is not the case. Dental insurance is available for non-US citizens, including undocumented immigrants and those without social security numbers.
Seek Dental Care: Even without insurance, it's important to see a dentist as soon as possible. Delaying treatment can lead to more serious problems. State and Local Resources: Check for state or local health programs. Some areas have specific programs that offer dental care based on income or urgent need.
After two years without a dental cleaning, your gums have likely progressed to periodontal disease stage two or three which can result in gum recession, deep gum pockets, and even bone loss.