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Proposed $880 Billion Medicaid Cuts Threaten Senior Care Access

4/6/2025

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Proposed Medicaid cuts of $880 billion could jeopardize vital home-based care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. States may be forced to limit services or tighten eligibility, putting rural hospitals and care workers at risk. Internal conflicts within the Republican Party further complicate the budget resolution, leaving millions of Americans anxious about their access to essential care.

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Proposed Medicaid cuts of $880 billion could jeopardize vital home-based care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. States may be forced to limit services or tighten eligibility, putting rural hospitals and care workers at risk. Internal conflicts within the Republican Party further complicate the budget resolution, leaving millions of Americans anxious about their access to essential care.