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Claim Text: Some of those immigrants who depend on Medicaid said in interviews that they were not sure how they would afford to treat their conditions, such as kidney failure, multiple sclerosis and bipolar disorder.
Simplified Text: Some immigrants dependent on Medicaid expressed uncertainty in interviews about affording treatment for conditions like kidney failure, multiple sclerosis, and bipolar disorder after losing coverage.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Immigration Healthcare Medicaid
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Created: October 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: October 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM (1 week ago)

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Legal Immigrants Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Trump’s Bill

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/politics/immigrants-medicaid-trump-bill.html

Thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees, are set to lose Medicaid coverage due to new Trump administration policies. This change impacts individuals with serious health conditions and raises concerns about access to care and increased reliance on emergency services.

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