ICE now has access to the Medicaid data of 79 million Americans

The Trump administration has agreed to provide personal data of 79 million Medicaid users to ICE officials in an effort to track down undocumented individuals living in the U.S. Despite claims of using the data for cost-cutting measures, data shows that most entitlement fraud is committed by U.S. citizens. This move has raised concerns about privacy violations and the impact on individuals seeking medical attention.

### Data Sharing Concerns
Activists and experts anticipated the government’s move to collect information on undocumented individuals, raising concerns about the consolidation of personal data and the potential consequences for millions of people.

### Impact on Healthcare
The administration’s recent bill includes significant cuts to Medicaid and CHIP funding, affecting millions of Americans and rural hospitals. The allocation of funds to immigration enforcement initiatives has also raised questions about the government’s priorities and the impact on vulnerable populations.