Wes Hunt: “We have to stand on this together. This is not a partisan issue.”

While caring for those in medical need is vital, Medicaid funds should only go to U.S. citizens and lawful residents who meet eligibility requirements.

Policies that divert limited resources away from lawful recipients not only violate federal standards—they destroy public trust and threaten the sustainability of programs designed to serve our most vulnerable citizens.

New Yorkers deserve transparency, accountability, and adherence to the law in the administration of public health programs.

The intention of Medicaid was never to provide health care to those who are not legal residents.