Resident

Someone living in a place for some length of time. Most programs have their own defined residency requirements. For example, BadgerCare Plus considers an applicant a resident of Wisconsin if they are physically present. Another example is Institutionalized Long Term Care Medicaid considers someone a resident of a skilled nursing facility if they have resided or expect to reside for at least 30 days. 

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