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Surge in Charity Requests Amid Medicaid Cuts, Obamacare Expiration

11/27/2025

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Impending Medicaid cuts and Obamacare subsidies expiration drive a surge in financial-help requests from charities.
HealthWell Foundation reports a 23% rise, Colorectal Cancer Alliance 26%, and CancerCare 10% in financial-assistance requests.
Experts warn that without congressional action, rising medical debt could worsen cancer survival rates.
U.S. President Donald Trump is negotiating lower drug prices as enhanced Obamacare subsidies are set to expire.

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Impending Medicaid cuts and Obamacare subsidies expiration drive a surge in financial-help requests from charities.
HealthWell Foundation reports a 23% rise, Colorectal Cancer Alliance 26%, and CancerCare 10% in financial-assistance requests.
Experts warn that without congressional action, rising medical debt could worsen cancer survival rates.
U.S. President Donald Trump is negotiating lower drug prices as enhanced Obamacare subsidies are set to expire.