Hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants in the United States face the risk of losing government health coverage beginning Thursday, October 1st. The changes stem from the end of continuous Medicaid enrollment, a pandemic-era policy. This policy was enacted to ensure consistent healthcare access during the COVID-19 pandemic. As this policy ends, states will now require renewal of eligibility, potentially disqualifying many immigrants who no longer meet the requirements. Concerns are rising that significant numbers will lose access to essential medical care. The situation specifically impacts those with legal immigration status who rely on Medicaid for healthcare services. It remains unclear exactly who will retain coverage following the reevaluation process.