Trump administration cuts Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 14:19 · Archive
The Trump administration has stripped Medicaid coverage from hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees and trafficking victims, effective October 1.
The Trump administration has stripped Medicaid coverage from certain legal immigrants, including refugees and victims of human trafficking, as part of broader federal changes to the health insurance program. The restrictions, effective October 1, removed coverage for hundreds of thousands of people who legally immigrated to the United States, many of whom work and pay taxes. Green-card holders were not affected. The move is part of sweeping changes to Medicaid under President Donald Trump's 2025 tax cut and policy law, with further changes set to take effect early next year.
The Congressional Budget Office projects the Medicaid changes will result in 7.5 million fewer people with health insurance overall. Refugees, asylum seekers, victims of human trafficking and domestic violence are among those who have lost coverage. Advocates warn that without Medicaid, people will not be able to afford private insurance and will either delay care or end up in emergency rooms, adding pressure to already strained health systems.
Ben D'Avanzo, a senior strategist at the National Immigration Law Center, said the policy signals that 'every immigrant in the United States' is 'not welcome here'.
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- Trump's Medicaid cuts strip refugees and other legal immigrants of their health coverageThe Trump administration has cut Medicaid coverage for hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees and trafficking victims.News4Jax · 10 Oct, 14:07
- Trump's Medicaid cuts strip refugees and other legal immigrants of their health coverageThe Trump administration has cut Medicaid coverage for hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees and trafficking victims.Clickorlando · 10 Oct, 14:07
In this story: Trump administration · Ben D'Avanzo · National Immigration Law Center · Congressional Budget Office · United States
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