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Medicaid Cuts Threaten U.S. Long-Term Care Workforce

6/1/2025

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The U.S. long-term care system is in jeopardy as immigration crackdowns and a staggering $880 billion in proposed Medicaid cuts loom. With immigrants comprising 28% of the workforce, these cuts threaten to exacerbate staffing shortages. While solutions like enhanced Medicaid support and a new social insurance program are on the table, current policies may lead to even greater challenges ahead.

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Story summary

The U.S. long-term care system is in jeopardy as immigration crackdowns and a staggering $880 billion in proposed Medicaid cuts loom. With immigrants comprising 28% of the workforce, these cuts threaten to exacerbate staffing shortages. While solutions like enhanced Medicaid support and a new social insurance program are on the table, current policies may lead to even greater challenges ahead.