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House Approves $715 Billion Medicaid Cuts, Threatening Youth Care

5/23/2025

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The U.S. House has approved a staggering $715 billion cut to Medicaid, jeopardizing coverage for 8.6 million individuals and threatening vital school-based mental health services. Advocates are sounding the alarm, emphasizing that this move could devastate youth mental health, as nearly half of U.S. children rely on Medicaid for essential care. Organizations are calling on the Senate to stand against these harmful cuts.

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Story summary

The U.S. House has approved a staggering $715 billion cut to Medicaid, jeopardizing coverage for 8.6 million individuals and threatening vital school-based mental health services. Advocates are sounding the alarm, emphasizing that this move could devastate youth mental health, as nearly half of U.S. children rely on Medicaid for essential care. Organizations are calling on the Senate to stand against these harmful cuts.