New York DOH Rescinds Guidance That Would Have Ended Nursing Home Medicaid for Undocumented Seniors

On September 3, 2026, the New York State Department of Health rescinded guidance issued two weeks earlier that would have terminated Medicaid coverage for many undocumented individuals aged 65 and older in nursing homes. The original directive, issued in mid-August 2026, would have effectively ended long-term care coverage for this population. The rescission restores the prior coverage policy for undocumented seniors in nursing facilities. The rapid reversal suggests significant pushback from providers, advocates, or legal concerns about the original guidance's implementation.

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