A new HHS directive reverses decades-old interpretation of 1996 law, restricting undocumented immigrants' health care services.
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- HHS is cutting undocumented immigrants' access to several health care programs.
- The change could impact tens of millions of people each year. 6s
- Undocumented immigrants will lose access to Head Start and the Community Health Center program. 11s
- Head Start provides education and health care assistance to children. 15s
- Hospitals are still required to treat emergency patients regardless of immigration status. 19s