The Senate's recent budget bill proposes $1.1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and federal health programs, which medical organizations warn could create a dystopian healthcare system. An analysis indicated that 11.8 million individuals may lose health insurance over the next decade. The cuts, deemed deeper than those in the House's proposal, prompted swift condemnation from organizations representing healthcare professionals. Concerns were raised about the adverse impact on children and families, with statements highlighting that many children may lack access to healthy food and essential health care due to the cuts.
The legislation will harm the health of children, families, and communities. The cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will mean that many children will not have healthy food to eat. When they are sick, they will not have health insurance to cover their medical bills—which means some children will simply forgo essential health care.
These cuts are so deep that they will have devastating consequences that reach far beyond even those who rely on the program.
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