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Republicans Propose $880 Billion Medicaid Cuts, States Reeling

4/23/2025

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Republicans in Congress are eyeing a staggering $880 billion in Medicaid cuts, leaving states like Missouri, Oklahoma, and South Dakota grappling with budget constraints due to constitutional mandates for Medicaid expansion. In California, the Medi-Cal program, which supports 15 million residents, could also be at risk. Advocates fear that imposing work requirements may threaten healthcare access for vulnerable low-income individuals nationwide.

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Republicans in Congress are eyeing a staggering $880 billion in Medicaid cuts, leaving states like Missouri, Oklahoma, and South Dakota grappling with budget constraints due to constitutional mandates for Medicaid expansion. In California, the Medi-Cal program, which supports 15 million residents, could also be at risk. Advocates fear that imposing work requirements may threaten healthcare access for vulnerable low-income individuals nationwide.