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Trump Admin Targets $2B Illegal Immigrant Medicaid, Requires 20-Hour Work

6/3/2026

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President Donald Trump’s administration announced a $2 billion recovery effort to recoup Medicaid funds given to illegal immigrants, which has doubled since last year.
CMS Administrator Dr. Oz briefed White House that plan has recovered half of the $2 billion owed by California and will require Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or enroll in education 20 hours weekly to keep coverage.
Oz said many enrollees watch 6.1 hours of TV, arguing Medicaid needs guardrails.

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President Donald Trump’s administration announced a $2 billion recovery effort to recoup Medicaid funds given to illegal immigrants, which has doubled since last year.
CMS Administrator Dr. Oz briefed White House that plan has recovered half of the $2 billion owed by California and will require Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or enroll in education 20 hours weekly to keep coverage.
Oz said many enrollees watch 6.1 hours of TV, arguing Medicaid needs guardrails.