Federal change threatens Medicaid coverage for 25K legal immigrants in NJ

A Medicaid eligibility change could end healthcare coverage for 25K legal immigrants in New Jersey starting Oct. 1, one of several policy shifts now facing noncitizen residents.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,233

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Immigrants who came to the United States as victims of domestic violence, for humanitarian reasons, or to escape human trafficking are among the thousands of legal, noncitizen residents in New Jersey who may soon be without health insurance.

State officials estimate as many as 25,000 noncitizens could lose access to their Medicaid coverage on Oct. 1 under a federal regulatory change that is part of President Trump’s efforts to reduce government spending on …

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