HEALTHJun 11 · 11:53 UTCWPLN NASHVILLENina Cardona

NashVillager Podcast: Denying care for disabled immigrant children

Tennessee healthcare departments are being ordered to report the immigration status of children receiving government-funded care for critical or terminal illnesses, potentially limiting access to healthcare for disabled immigrant children. The NashVillager Podcast discusses this policy change alongside local news from June 11, 2026.

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