The Senate's recently passed legislation aims to overhaul Medicaid enrollment and insurance marketplace access, impacting 102 million people. As Republicans attempt to cut over $1 trillion from Medicaid, Medicare, and Obamacare, estimates show that at least 17 million individuals could lose their insurance over the next ten years. The proposed changes primarily target low-income individuals and those at or just above the poverty line. Despite some Republican concerns about cuts to vital health care programs, several senators with doubts still supported the bill, which is now heading back to the House for final approval.
The legislation passed by the Senate could affect how 78 million Medicaid recipients and 24 million insurance marketplace consumers sign up and access care.
Republicans are looking to squeeze savings from Medicaid and Medicare, proposing changes that may cut over $1 trillion from these health care programs.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the proposed cuts could lead to 17 million people losing their health insurance within the next decade.
Concerns have been raised among Republicans about the depth of cuts to health care programs, yet some senators supported the bill despite their doubts.
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