Diaz v. Division of Social Services

BRADY, Justice.

This case requires determination of the scope of coverage and reimbursement for a nonqualifying alien’s medical treatment under federal and North Carolina Medicaid law. Because we hold the relevant treatment provided to petitioner did not qualify as treatment for an emergency medical condition, we reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Petitioner Hector Diaz, á native of Guatemala, is “an alien who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise permanently residing in the United States under color of law.” 42 U.S.C. § 1396b(v)(l) (2000).…