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Legal·August 18, 2026

Democratic Senators Accuse HHS of Violating Court Order on Medicaid Data Sharing with ICE

Four Democratic senators accused the Trump administration of violating a court order by continuing to share Medicaid enrollment data with DHS and ICE for deportation proceedings. Sens. Wyden, Booker, Merkley, and Van Hollen demanded HHS immediately halt the data sharing practice. The complaint alleges ongoing transfers of beneficiary information despite judicial restrictions. The disclosure raises compliance and enrollment concerns for state Medicaid agencies managing beneficiary data and MCOs responsible for protecting member information under privacy regulations.

Why it matters

Medicaid data sharing with immigration enforcement agencies creates legal risk for state agencies and health plans while potentially deterring eligible individuals from enrolling or maintaining coverage.

Managed Care

Read the full article at thehill.com

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