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Federal Medicaid Cuts Threaten Care for 71 Million Americans

8/13/2025

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The "One Big Beautiful Bill" budget law slashes federal Medicaid funding by over $1 trillion, jeopardizing healthcare for 71 million low-income Americans. States like Florida and Georgia, which reject Medicaid expansion, risk soaring uninsured rates and diminished coverage. Experts caution that this could severely impact healthcare access and worsen outcomes for the most vulnerable communities.

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The "One Big Beautiful Bill" budget law slashes federal Medicaid funding by over $1 trillion, jeopardizing healthcare for 71 million low-income Americans. States like Florida and Georgia, which reject Medicaid expansion, risk soaring uninsured rates and diminished coverage. Experts caution that this could severely impact healthcare access and worsen outcomes for the most vulnerable communities.