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House Republicans Advance Bill Threatening Medicaid for Millions

5/23/2025

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House Republicans have advanced a controversial bill that threatens to strip Medicaid coverage from more than 7 million Americans, including 260,000 in North Carolina. This legislation not only bans federal funding for gender-affirming care but also enforces work requirements for Medicaid eligibility. With a potential $3 trillion deficit impact, the bill now heads to the Senate for intense scrutiny.

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House Republicans have advanced a controversial bill that threatens to strip Medicaid coverage from more than 7 million Americans, including 260,000 in North Carolina. This legislation not only bans federal funding for gender-affirming care but also enforces work requirements for Medicaid eligibility. With a potential $3 trillion deficit impact, the bill now heads to the Senate for intense scrutiny.