Multistate Lawsuit Challenges Medicaid Data Transfer To ICE

(The Center Square) – A multi-state coalition is suing to keep Medicaid enrollment information away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Colorado and California joined 18 other states, almost all Democrat-run, in the lawsuit. The coalition is arguing that the mass transfer of this data violates the law by exposing confidential information, which included immigration status.

“The personal healthcare data collected about Medicaid beneficiaries is confidential, to be shared only in narrow circumstances that benefit public health and the integrity of the Medicaid program,” said Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser. “There’s no reason to share this sensitive data with immigration or law enforcement agencies. We’re suing to protect Colorado’s Medicaid program and the…