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Medicaid Reform Could Strip 8 Million of Coverage

5/21/2025

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House Republicans' proposed Medicaid reforms threaten to strip coverage from over 8 million Americans, predominantly low-income individuals. With new work requirements and tougher eligibility checks, the push to cut costs could burden administrative systems and jeopardize access to vital healthcare services, deepening health crises in states like New York and Colorado.

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House Republicans' proposed Medicaid reforms threaten to strip coverage from over 8 million Americans, predominantly low-income individuals. With new work requirements and tougher eligibility checks, the push to cut costs could burden administrative systems and jeopardize access to vital healthcare services, deepening health crises in states like New York and Colorado.