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15,000 Undocumented Adults Lose Health Coverage in Minnesota

5/18/2025

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's decision to cut MinnesotaCare access for undocumented adults by year-end will leave 15,000 individuals without vital health coverage. Lawmakers are raising alarms over the potential harm to vulnerable communities, while advocates stress that this move jeopardizes essential services for many who contribute to the state. The budget compromise underscores the deepening political divide.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's decision to cut MinnesotaCare access for undocumented adults by year-end will leave 15,000 individuals without vital health coverage. Lawmakers are raising alarms over the potential harm to vulnerable communities, while advocates stress that this move jeopardizes essential services for many who contribute to the state. The budget compromise underscores the deepening political divide.