Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under H.R. 1
Up to 4,500 immigrants in Maryland will lose Medicaid coverage due to a new federal rule based on immigration status. The change may disrupt medical treatments for conditions like cancer and diabetes.
Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.
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