The House Republicans' proposed budget includes substantial cuts to federal Medicaid funding, raising concerns about healthcare access for millions. A Business Insider analysis reveals that nearly a quarter of the U.S. population, over 79 million, relies on Medicaid or CHIP, with demographics showing significant representation of children and low-income millennials. States like California and New Mexico are particularly vulnerable. The cuts, estimated at $715 billion over a decade, could lead to around 8.6 million losing their health insurance, crucially affecting those who depend on these programs for essential healthcare services.
Children represent a significant portion of Medicaid recipients, highlighting the critical nature of cuts as they risk impacting vital healthcare access for this vulnerable demographic.
Proposed cuts could result in healthcare coverage loss for approximately 8.6 million people, emphasizing the potential devastating impact on low-income families across the country.
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