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Trump's Bill Could Slash Medicaid, Harming Millions of Kids

9/25/2025

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A JAMA report projects President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill would cut Medicaid by $900 billion over ten years.
The study finds 61% of children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, with 42% uninsured by age 18.
Non-expansion states show higher uninsured rates (59%) than expansion states (36%), underscoring disparities; Medicaid and CHIP reduce gaps for Hispanic and Black children.

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Story summary

A JAMA report projects President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill would cut Medicaid by $900 billion over ten years.
The study finds 61% of children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, with 42% uninsured by age 18.
Non-expansion states show higher uninsured rates (59%) than expansion states (36%), underscoring disparities; Medicaid and CHIP reduce gaps for Hispanic and Black children.