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One in Three Kids with Cancer Faces Medicaid Cuts

4/28/2025

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One in three U.S. children battling cancer relies on Medicaid for vital support. Proposed Republican budget cuts threaten this lifeline, raising fears among parents about losing essential coverage. Experts caution that such reductions could have devastating effects on children's health, while Trump insists Medicaid will remain secure. The stakes couldn't be higher.

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One in three U.S. children battling cancer relies on Medicaid for vital support. Proposed Republican budget cuts threaten this lifeline, raising fears among parents about losing essential coverage. Experts caution that such reductions could have devastating effects on children's health, while Trump insists Medicaid will remain secure. The stakes couldn't be higher.