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egbertowillies

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Tue Jun 26, 2018, 12:18 PM Jun 2018

Fearing Deportation, Immigrant Parents Are Opting Out Of Health Benefits For Kids

The fear of family separation is nothing new for many immigrants already living in the U.S. In fact, that fear, heightened in recent weeks, has been forcing a tough decision for a while. Advocates say a growing number of American children are dropping out of Medicaid and other government programs because their parents are not citizens.

https://singlepayerhealthcarenow.com/2018/06/25/deportation-immigrant-parents-kids/

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