Republicans aim to cut around $880 billion from federal health care spending, targeting Medicaid, which serves 82 million Americans, primarily low-income individuals and those with disabilities. Medicaid is crucial for long-term care services and older adults, yet proposed budget cuts could undermine access to vital health care. Research indicates that these cuts could lead to greater long-term health care costs for the government and patients, despite short-term savings. As debates continue, the focus on budget reduction overlooks the potential harm to millions reliant on Medicaid.
Reducing Medicaid funding could harm the health and well-being of 82 million Americans, especially low-income individuals and those with disabilities who rely on the program.
Cuts to Medicaid may yield short-term savings, but they are likely to result in increased long-term healthcare costs for the government and patients.
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