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House Cuts $930 Billion from Medicaid, Leaving Millions Uninsured

7/5/2025

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The U.S. House has approved a budget bill that slashes $930 billion from Medicaid over the next decade, introducing work requirements for some adults. Experts predict this will leave 11.8 million more people uninsured by 2034, putting immense pressure on emergency services and further limiting healthcare access. Additionally, changes to the Affordable Care Act will make enrollment more challenging.

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The U.S. House has approved a budget bill that slashes $930 billion from Medicaid over the next decade, introducing work requirements for some adults. Experts predict this will leave 11.8 million more people uninsured by 2034, putting immense pressure on emergency services and further limiting healthcare access. Additionally, changes to the Affordable Care Act will make enrollment more challenging.