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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Could Endanger 7.6 Million Lives

6/17/2025

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Proposed cuts to Medicaid in a House Republican bill threaten to strip 7.6 million Americans of their health coverage, potentially resulting in 16,600 preventable deaths. As Medicaid gains popularity, the plan to slash $800 billion in funding raises alarms about access to essential care, particularly for vulnerable rural communities.

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Proposed cuts to Medicaid in a House Republican bill threaten to strip 7.6 million Americans of their health coverage, potentially resulting in 16,600 preventable deaths. As Medicaid gains popularity, the plan to slash $800 billion in funding raises alarms about access to essential care, particularly for vulnerable rural communities.