House Passes Budget Resolution Cutting Billions From Medicaid Funding

AJMC February 25, 2025
Hayden E. Klein

Key Takeaways

• The budget resolution proposes $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over a decade, affecting nearly 80 million Americans.
• The resolution is part of a GOP plan to enact $4.5 trillion in tax cuts while addressing the national debt limit.
• Potential consequences include coverage losses, benefit reductions, and stricter eligibility requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries.
• The proposal faces opposition from some Republicans and significant resistance in the Senate, with concerns about its impact on constituents.

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