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10 Million Face Health Coverage Loss Under New Act

11/2/2025

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, would strip health coverage from 10 million people by 2034.
Experts warn that parents losing adult Medicaid coverage may disenroll their eligible children, jeopardizing pediatric health services.
More than 40% of American children rely on Medicaid, and researchers urge reforms to improve eligibility maintenance and boost investment in pediatric workforce and reimbursement rates to prevent declines in care.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, would strip health coverage from 10 million people by 2034.
Experts warn that parents losing adult Medicaid coverage may disenroll their eligible children, jeopardizing pediatric health services.
More than 40% of American children rely on Medicaid, and researchers urge reforms to improve eligibility maintenance and boost investment in pediatric workforce and reimbursement rates to prevent declines in care.