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Trump's Budget Cuts Medicaid: 22 Million Older Adults Affected

9/18/2025

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President Trump signed a budget reconciliation bill on July 4, 2025, affecting health coverage for older Americans, especially those on Medicaid.
The law cuts $911 billion from Medicaid over ten years, impacting 22 million older adults.
It imposes a moratorium on Biden-era Medicaid enrollment rules, risking coverage for 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries by 2034.
New work requirements may leave 5 million uninsured, particularly adults aged 50-64.
Health insurance premiums for older adults could rise by 18% in 2026, while SNAP funding cuts may increase food insecurity among older Medicaid enrollees.

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Story summary

President Trump signed a budget reconciliation bill on July 4, 2025, affecting health coverage for older Americans, especially those on Medicaid.
The law cuts $911 billion from Medicaid over ten years, impacting 22 million older adults.
It imposes a moratorium on Biden-era Medicaid enrollment rules, risking coverage for 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries by 2034.
New work requirements may leave 5 million uninsured, particularly adults aged 50-64.
Health insurance premiums for older adults could rise by 18% in 2026, while SNAP funding cuts may increase food insecurity among older Medicaid enrollees.