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Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Could Leave 130,000 Marylanders Uncovered

7/10/2025

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Maryland Advocates Alarmed

Maryland health advocates are alarmed by potential federal Medicaid cuts from Trump’s legislation, which could devastate low-income residents and private insurance holders. The state faces a staggering $100 million loss, risking coverage for 130,000 individuals. Stricter work requirements threaten to further complicate eligibility, jeopardizing healthcare access for those who need it most.

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Judge Halts Medicaid Cuts

A federal judge has stepped in to halt the Trump administration's Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, emphasizing the potential danger to patients. The lawsuit argues that the cuts unfairly threaten the closure of 200 health centers, jeopardizing care for over 1 million individuals. A hearing for further arguments is set for July 21.

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Maryland Advocates Alarmed

Maryland health advocates are alarmed by potential federal Medicaid cuts from Trump’s legislation, which could devastate low-income residents and private insurance holders. The state faces a staggering $100 million loss, risking coverage for 130,000 individuals. Stricter work requirements threaten to further complicate eligibility, jeopardizing healthcare access for those who need it most.

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