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New Medicaid Work Requirements Risk Millions Losing Coverage

7/7/2025

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Medicaid Cuts Impact

The new work requirements for Medicaid threaten to strip away coverage from countless eligible patients, echoing Arkansas's experience where over two-thirds of those disenrolled still qualified. This "time tax" hits the most vulnerable hardest, as the bill seeks to slash $1 trillion from Medicaid by 2034, jeopardizing healthcare access for millions across the country.

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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Care

Arizona's Medicaid program, AHCCCS, plays a vital role for 1.9 million residents, offering affordable healthcare and crucial support for mental health. However, looming federal cuts jeopardize access for low-income individuals, particularly those struggling with mental health. Meanwhile, North Carolina faces similar threats, where Medicaid reductions could worsen maternity care shortages, endangering rural hospitals and the health of mothers and babies.

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Medicaid Cuts Impact

The new work requirements for Medicaid threaten to strip away coverage from countless eligible patients, echoing Arkansas's experience where over two-thirds of those disenrolled still qualified. This "time tax" hits the most vulnerable hardest, as the bill seeks to slash $1 trillion from Medicaid by 2034, jeopardizing healthcare access for millions across the country.

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