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New Jersey Faces $3.6B Medicaid Cuts, 350K Lose Insurance

6/20/2025

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New Jersey's health care system hangs in the balance as proposed federal budget cuts threaten a staggering $3.6 billion in Medicaid reductions and $500 million in ACA subsidies. With around 350,000 residents at risk of losing their insurance, hospitals brace for a surge in uncompensated care. Advocacy groups are rallying Congress to stand against these cuts, highlighting the devastating effects on vulnerable communities and local economies.

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New Jersey's health care system hangs in the balance as proposed federal budget cuts threaten a staggering $3.6 billion in Medicaid reductions and $500 million in ACA subsidies. With around 350,000 residents at risk of losing their insurance, hospitals brace for a surge in uncompensated care. Advocacy groups are rallying Congress to stand against these cuts, highlighting the devastating effects on vulnerable communities and local economies.