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Why Turning 19 Spikes Medicaid Loss for Millions

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By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Feb. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For most teens, turning 19 is a milestone of early adulthood. But for those relying on Medicaid, it often triggers a birthday cliff where health insurance simply vanishes.
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Source: U.S. News & World Report | Published: 2026-02-27T11:35:00Z

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