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– A study found that children in immigrant families at risk of deportation are less likely to access public benefits like Medicaid and CHIP.
– The study developed an algorithm to compare Medicaid drop-out rates among eligible children in families with different statuses.
– Children in families with a high risk of deportation were found to drop out of Medicaid at a higher rate.
– The study also found a chilling effect on Medicaid enrollment among children in immigrant families with low risk of deportation.
– Policymakers should consider the family and community context when making decisions.
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