Families brace for devastating Medicaid cuts under Trump’s budget bill
Al Jazeera · Current
Al Jazeera
Current
President Donald Trump's proposed tax and spending bill could have significant consequences for millions of Americans relying on Medicaid. The legislation, if approved, would cut approximately $1 trillion from the program over the next decade.
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- Families dependent on Medicaid, like the Lathams, worry about affording care if funding is cut. 2s
- The proposed bill would cut about $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade. 1m 3s
- Work and verification requirements in the bill have already caused coverage issues for some recipients. 1m 10s
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates 12 million more Americans could lose health insurance by 2034 if the bill passes. 1m 47s
- Critics argue the bill favors tax cuts for the wealthy over support for the poor and disabled. 1m 59s