‘It’s a nightmare.’ Former refugee, professor on Trump’s new Medicaid policy

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Published on October 1, 2026 • Originally reported by Selena Simmons-Duffin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Mohammad Attaie and his wife Deena, newly arrived from Afghanistan, get assistance from medical translator Jahannaz Afshar making a doctor

Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.

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