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WORLD2026-04-0609:01:00 UTC

Briefing: She paid into Medicare for years. Trump's immigration policy will end her coverage

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

Rosa María Carranza has contributed to Medicare for over 20 years, but recent policy changes under the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act may jeopardize her eligibility.

The legislation introduces provisions that could render her and an estimated 100,000 other lawfully present immigrant seniors ineligible for Medicare coverage.

This shift raises concerns about the implications for healthcare access among immigrant seniors who have been contributing members of the workforce.