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Trump's Medicaid Cuts Could Jeopardize Health for 1.9 Million

5/30/2025

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President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to cut federal Medicaid matching rates for 14 states that provide health coverage to undocumented migrants, slashing support from 90% to 80%. This drastic move could burden states with $92 billion in costs, jeopardizing healthcare for over 1.9 million individuals. The bill has already cleared the House and awaits Senate approval.

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President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to cut federal Medicaid matching rates for 14 states that provide health coverage to undocumented migrants, slashing support from 90% to 80%. This drastic move could burden states with $92 billion in costs, jeopardizing healthcare for over 1.9 million individuals. The bill has already cleared the House and awaits Senate approval.