Hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants face Medicaid coverage loss under new Trump-era legislation

Starting October 1, hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees and sex-trafficking victims, are at risk of losing government health coverage. This change stems from Medicaid modifications within President Donald Trump's 2025 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.' The legislation is projected to reduce over $900 billion from the state-federal health program by 2034, impacting a significant vulnerable population.