Trump’s Changes to Healthcare for Providers
No More Medicaid or Medicare for Undocumented Immigrants
Providers: Brace for an Uninsured Surge in 2026
Hospitals and clinics will soon face a surge of uninsured immigrant patients as federal coverage cuts roll out. Medicaid changes take effect October 2026, with ACA Marketplace and Medicare restrictions following into 2027.
How is Healthcare Changing?
- Lawfully present immigrants (refugees, asylees, TPS holders, DACA) lose Medicaid, Marketplace, and Medicare eligibility.
- States lose enhanced federal match for Emergency Medicaid — shifting costs onto providers.
- Millions more families left uninsured.
Why It Matters for Providers
- Hospitals will absorb higher uncompensated care costs.
- ERs will see increased use as uninsured patients lose access to preventive care.
- Financial strain could hit practices already stretched thin.
How Sun Health Supports Healthcare Providers
- Connects families with discounted health plan services so providers get paid instead of writing off care.
- Reduces uncompensated ER visits by offering access to doctors, labs, and urgent care.
- Creates a bridge between providers and patients who otherwise have no options.
👉 Partner with Sun Health now to protect your practice and better serve your communities after Trump’s changes to healthcare. Call 855-941-0240 to learn more about becoming a Sun Health Provider.
