Healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants is one of the last major disagreements weighing down the chances of a Minnesota budget agreement before the May 19 deadline. The Catholic Church is hoping to tip the scales.
The Catholic Church is hoping to tip the scales towards healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants as Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders negotiate the Minnesota budget.
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The number of undocumented immigrants who signed up for MN Care in the first four months of eligibility is almost triple the expected total and costs are 32% higher than nonpartisan staff projected.
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The U.S. House GOP is proposing 10% Medicaid cuts for any state providing any coverage to undocumented immigrants. That could potentially cost the state $1.2 billion.
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