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7.6 Million Risk Losing Medicaid Amid Budget Changes

6/2/2025

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Russ Vought and House Speaker Mike Johnson assure that the proposed budget won't slash Medicaid or jeopardize coverage. Yet, the Congressional Budget Office warns that 7.6 million individuals could lose their Medicaid by 2034 due to new work mandates. Experts caution that these changes could escalate medical debt and delay essential care for vulnerable populations.

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Russ Vought and House Speaker Mike Johnson assure that the proposed budget won't slash Medicaid or jeopardize coverage. Yet, the Congressional Budget Office warns that 7.6 million individuals could lose their Medicaid by 2034 due to new work mandates. Experts caution that these changes could escalate medical debt and delay essential care for vulnerable populations.