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Medicaid cuts spur help for people left without insurance

A first wave of cuts to Medicaid began Thursday. It’s part of federal changes under the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill."

Washington state estimates 11,000 legal immigrants without green cards have been cut off from Apple Health, Washington’s Medicaid program.

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Gary rejoined the KNKX news team in 2026 after serving the region's nonprofit community for 15 years with a volunteer advocacy organization. From 2006 to 2011, Gary was a news host, reporter, and producer at KNKX/KPLU. He's thrilled to be back in the newsroom.