Politics & Government
9,300 Noncitizens In Illinois To Lose Medicaid Benefits Due To Changes By Federal Government
This is due to federal changes in the definition of "qualified immigrant."
Updated on: September 30, 2026
About 9,000 people in Illinois will lose their health benefits starting Thursday.
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This is due to federal changes in the definition of "qualified immigrant."
Of the thousands set to lose coverage across the state, about 44% are in Cook County and speak Ukrainian, but one of those families is Syrian refugees.
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