Ukrainians Living In The U.S. Qualify For Social Security & Welfare Benefits
3 weeks ago
As the war in Ukraine has been going on for more than 2 and a half years, questions from a year ago -about whether thousands of Ukrainians in the US are receiving government benefits - are starting to pop back up again. According to DHS about 537,000 Ukraine ‘Refugees’ Have Entered into the country.
In April 2022, the Biden-Harris administration committed itself to welcoming 100,000 Ukrainian citizens and others fleeing the war into the country – but were those that came getting social security benefits.
According to Immigration Lawyer Charles Kuck the answer is yes,
“They’re eligible for food stamps, they’re eligible for Supplemental Security SSI, they’re eligible for insurance, Medicare,” said Kuck.
The Social Security Administration confirms they may be eligible for SSI benefits, and The Office of Refugee Resettlement confirms Humanitarian Parolees may also be eligible for assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, and SNAP benefits.
“They’re not lifetime on the taxpayer dole,” said Kruk. “This is basically helping refugees who couldn’t help themselves. They’re making sure their kids don’t starve to death.”
In April 2022, the Biden-Harris administration committed itself to welcoming 100,000 Ukrainian citizens and others fleeing the war into the country – but were those that came getting social security benefits.
According to Immigration Lawyer Charles Kuck the answer is yes,
“They’re eligible for food stamps, they’re eligible for Supplemental Security SSI, they’re eligible for insurance, Medicare,” said Kuck.
The Social Security Administration confirms they may be eligible for SSI benefits, and The Office of Refugee Resettlement confirms Humanitarian Parolees may also be eligible for assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, and SNAP benefits.
“They’re not lifetime on the taxpayer dole,” said Kruk. “This is basically helping refugees who couldn’t help themselves. They’re making sure their kids don’t starve to death.”
