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Senate Urges Healthcare Voices Against Medicaid Cuts

6/17/2025

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The Senate HELP Committee is calling on healthcare providers to voice their concerns about proposed Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Sen. Bernie Sanders cautions that these cuts threaten 16 million lives, risk higher premiums for seniors, and could result in tragic consequences. LeadingAge and Argentum stand against the cuts, emphasizing the potential harm to care access and quality. Feedback is due by June 20.

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The Senate HELP Committee is calling on healthcare providers to voice their concerns about proposed Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Sen. Bernie Sanders cautions that these cuts threaten 16 million lives, risk higher premiums for seniors, and could result in tragic consequences. LeadingAge and Argentum stand against the cuts, emphasizing the potential harm to care access and quality. Feedback is due by June 20.