Federal dollars will be reduced likewise. In ocher words. the Federal Government will share in the savings. There is one thing that does bother me about this bill. and that is the denial of benefits to legal immigrants. I think the bill is harsh in that area. We made some improvements. in other words we made it less harsh. because we allow States to decide whether to extend Medicaid coverage to legal immigrants. In other words. the States still have the option to extend Medicaid coverage to legal immigrants. I had hoped during the legislative process. conideration here and the conference. we might have mitigated some of the harsher provisions. especially those affecting currently elderly and currently disabled recipients. I think it is very tough to take away some of the benefits of those individuals that they are currently enjoying.
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