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SNAP and Medicaid/CHIP

Changes to SNAP and Medicaid/CHIP eligibility under the OBBBA and their impact on naturalized citizens and their families.

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Jan 30, 2026
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What rights do naturalized citizens have under current US law, and how does the big beautiful bill enhance or alter them?

Naturalized citizens retain the core constitutional and statutory rights of citizenship—equal protection, voting, passports, and eligibility for most federal benefits reserved for citizens—yet the One...

Feb 6, 2026

How do federal SNAP eligibility rules distinguish between undocumented immigrants, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and citizen children?

draw sharp lines based on : undocumented immigrants are categorically ineligible for federal SNAP, lawful permanent residents (LPRs or “green card” holders) face a statutory five‑year bar with specifi...