united-states immigration medicaid
When I change my status, do I need to report public benefits received before October 15, 2019?
<p>If I was pregnant 30 months ago, do I still need to say on form I-539 that I used Medicaid during my pregnancy?</p>
<p>What if I answer that I didn't use Medicaid?</p>
<p>What does this sentence mean in the instructions for form I-539?</p>
<blockquote>
<p>NOTE: You only need to report public benefits received on or after October 15, 2019 but not any received before October 15, 2019.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>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.</p>
<p>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:</p>
<ul>
<li>Receipt of benefits on October 14, 2019 or earlier does not need to be reported.</li>
<li>Receipt of benefits on October 15, 2019 or later must be reported.</li>
</ul>
