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Vermont's Bill Threatens Healthcare Access for Noncitizens

8/5/2025

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In Vermont, the "Big Beautiful Bill Act" threatens to cut health insurance access for noncitizens, impacting 500-600 Medicaid enrollees by 2026. Advocates express deep concern as bureaucratic hurdles and fears of immigration enforcement deter immigrants from seeking care, leaving many vulnerable and without essential premium assistance in a struggling healthcare landscape.

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In Vermont, the "Big Beautiful Bill Act" threatens to cut health insurance access for noncitizens, impacting 500-600 Medicaid enrollees by 2026. Advocates express deep concern as bureaucratic hurdles and fears of immigration enforcement deter immigrants from seeking care, leaving many vulnerable and without essential premium assistance in a struggling healthcare landscape.