Federal Judge Orders HHS to Stop Sharing Medicaid Data with Immigration Officials Immediately

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to stop sharing Medicaid enrollees' personal data, including their home addresses, with immigration officials, in a ruling aimed at protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation. The order restricts HHS from providing access to this sensitive information without prior approval. The decision is part of an ongoing effort to safeguard the privacy and security of Medicaid recipients.