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Virginia Medicaid Cuts Hit Vulnerable Communities | Richmond News
Starting October 1st, nearly 6,000 legal noncitizens in Virginia will lose full Medicaid coverage under new federal rules — hitting asylum seekers, refugees, and trafficking survivors hardest. While children under 19 and pregnant adults still qualify, most others are left with emergency-only care, leaving routine visits and preventative services out of reach. Fear is mounting as people worry about costly hospital bills and delayed care, while clinics brace for a surge in patients — risking overwhelmed ERs. State officials offer limited support, and advocacy groups scramble to inform affected…
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