As of Oct. 1, refugees lose access to Medicaid across the country

npr.org·Selena Simmons-Duffin·2026-10-01T22:02:32.000Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on the loss of Medicaid access for refugees and asylum seekers across the United States starting October 1, 2026, due to provisions in H.R. 1, a budget bill passed by Congress. The article highlights the personal and systemic impacts of this policy change, particularly for vulnerable populations like refugees with disabilities, while noting limited alternative healthcare options and efforts by some states to provide coverage.

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