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Noncitizen Medicaid Coverage Ending October 1 Under New Federal Law

Evans Aug 3, 2026
A new federal law has changed Medicaid eligibility requirements, resulting in some noncitizens in Maryland losing their Medicaid coverage effective October 1, 2026. The Maryland Department of Health has launched a dedicated toolkit for those impacted.
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Source: Councilmember Shebra Evans, “Shebra's August Updates”, received Aug 3, 2026.

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