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August 4, 2025 21 mins
Hey, NJ! This week, we're talking about Medicaid cuts.   Seismic changes are coming to Medicaid after President Donald Trump signed legislation that he named the "Big Beautiful Bill." Hosts Maddi Ference and John P. McAlpin discuss what those changes mean in New Jersey, specifically for the thousands of legal immigrants who will lose coverage come fall 2026. They also discuss what work requirements actually do and the billions of dollars at stake.

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Read more: "Thousands of legal immigrants in NJ could be thrown off Medicaid"

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