Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs of this subsection, beginning on October 1, 2026 , except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (4), in no event shall payment be made to a State under this section for medical assistance furnished to an individual unless such individual is—
(A) a resident of 1 of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States; and
(B) either— (i) a citizen or national of the United States; (ii) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence as an immigrant as defined by sections 1101(a)(15) and 1101(a)(20) of title 8, excluding, among others, alien visitors, tourists, diplomats, and students who enter the United States temporarily with no intention of abandoning their residence in a foreign country; (iii) an alien who has been granted the status of Cuban and Haitian entrant, as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 ( Public Law 96–422 ); or (iv) an individual who lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with a Compact of Free Association referred to in section 1612(b)(2)(G) of title 8 .