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Report Reveals High Welfare Dependency Among Somali Families

12/16/2025

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A report from the Center for Immigration Studies states that 73% of Somali households in Minnesota have at least one member on Medicaid.
It reveals that 89% of Somali households with children depend on welfare, compared to 21% of native households.
The report also notes that over half of Somali children live in poverty and many adults lack high school diplomas.
Attorney Mehek Cooke in Ohio claims similar fraud schemes exist, with Medicaid providers pressured to engage in fraudulent activities.
These issues highlight concerns about welfare dependency and fraud among Somali immigrants.

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A report from the Center for Immigration Studies states that 73% of Somali households in Minnesota have at least one member on Medicaid.
It reveals that 89% of Somali households with children depend on welfare, compared to 21% of native households.
The report also notes that over half of Somali children live in poverty and many adults lack high school diplomas.
Attorney Mehek Cooke in Ohio claims similar fraud schemes exist, with Medicaid providers pressured to engage in fraudulent activities.
These issues highlight concerns about welfare dependency and fraud among Somali immigrants.