The Trump administration has a new prescription for healthcare: if you’re not a U.S. citizen, take two aspirins and good luck. Under the latest tax and spending bill, Medicaid is officially off-limits for undocumented immigrants, and states daring to help them with their own funds will be punished.
“America First—even in the emergency room,” Trump declared, possibly confusing Medicaid with a loyalty program. Meanwhile, hospitals brace for the new triage: illness severity vs. immigration status.