Big Beautiful Bill Strips Healthcare from Legal Immigrants

Analysts released detailed breakdowns showing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated Medicaid eligibility for most lawfully present immigrants, including green card holders who had resided in the U.S. for fewer than seven years. The provision reversed a 2024 Biden-era rule that had expanded access. An estimated 1.4 million legal immigrants stood to lose Medicaid coverage, with children and pregnant women among those affected.