A significant number of legal immigrants across multiple states are facing the loss of Medicaid coverage due to new federal regulations. These changes, stemming from recent legislation, will impact thousands, including refugees and individuals who have experienced sex trafficking. In states like Illinois, Colorado, and Minnesota, approximately 9,300 immigrants are set to lose their Medicaid benefits, with a similar fate awaiting around 50,000 individuals in Vermont and others in Connecticut, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Advocates and local organizations are raising concerns about the implications for these communities, highlighting the importance of health coverage for those who contribute to society through work and taxes. As the implementation date approaches, shelters and nonprofits are scrambling to provide support amidst these cuts, which many view as harmful to lawfully residing immigrants and refugees.