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Medicaid Spending on Undocumented Immigrants Sparks Controversy

11/10/2025

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Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, says the federal government spends over $1 billion on Medicaid for undocumented immigrants.
Experts, including Nina Yamanis of American University, say the cited audits are routine and not tied to immigration.
Even if true, the claim would affect only a small fraction of Medicaid cuts and could deter care, harming public health.

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Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, says the federal government spends over $1 billion on Medicaid for undocumented immigrants.
Experts, including Nina Yamanis of American University, say the cited audits are routine and not tied to immigration.
Even if true, the claim would affect only a small fraction of Medicaid cuts and could deter care, harming public health.