Can undocumented immigrants get 'free health care' or Medicaid?

GOP says Dems want free health care for immigrants here illegally. Dems say that's not at all what they're demanding.

Why healthcare coverage for millions of Americans is at the heart of the government shutdown

Affordable Care Act subsides and Medicaid funding are at the center of October's government shutdown.
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What Shutdown Means for Healthcare; Insurance Premiums to Jump 114%; Fruit Recalled

Health insurance premiums for plans bought over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace in 2026 will increase 114% on average if enhanced subsidies expire at the end of this year, according to a new KFF analysis. A small think tank is pressuring Republicans to let the ACA subsidies expire. What is the Paragon Health Institute? ( Politico)

Looming health insurance spikes for millions at the heart of government shutdown

At issue are tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's what would happen in Connecticut if health care tax credits expire

As many as 52,000 people could lose their health coverage immediately, and with more uninsured, premiums would increase.

New York and Hawaii lead the US for mental health, report finds. What to do if you don’t live there

For mental health and accessible care, New York, Hawaii and New Jersey rank highest, a new report has found. Learn why, and where your state lands.

Republicans hammer immigration rhetoric on health care, though details are elusive

As the threat of a shutdown loomed this week, Republican leaders united behind a message: They weren’t going to cut a deal that would let Democrats provide health care to undocumented immigrants. This talking point,
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