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NY Officials Fear Migrants Will Skip Healthcare After Federal Policy Change
Original: NY officials worry migrants will skip healthcare amid fed policy change https://gothamist.com/news/ny-officials-worry-mi
New York officials are warning that migrants in the state may avoid seeking healthcare because of a recent change in federal policy. City and state leaders say the shift could deter people from getting medical care out of fear related to their immigration status, straining public health efforts. Officials are urging migrant communities to continue accessing available health services despite the new rules.
Why now: A recent federal policy change has raised concerns among New York officials about its chilling effect on migrants' healthcare access.
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