KFF June 23, 2025
According to the Associated Press, the Trump administration recently shared the personal and health data of millions of noncitizen Medicaid enrollees living in California, Illinois, Washington, and D.C. with immigration enforcement officials, despite concerns reportedly raised by some officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about violations of data privacy protections. This policy watch discusses the data privacy protections in Medicaid and the implications of breaches or violations of those protections.
State Medicaid agencies collect and maintain personal and health information for applicants and beneficiaries to determine eligibility for coverage and provide care. This information includes personal identifying data, such as names, birth dates, and contact information; social security numbers; citizenship and immigration status; income; and health...
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