HIT Consultant August 26, 2025
The Senate Finance Committee released its version of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” but social safety net providers and managed care organizations (MCOs) are holding their breath, anticipating how potential changes to Medicaid eligibility and funding might impact their operations and vulnerable individuals.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, some 7.8 million people could lose Medicaid coverage under the bill, adding nearly 11 million more people to the roster of uninsured Americans by 2034. In addition, the proposed reduction in federal funding would reduce Medicaid spending by up to $800 billion over the next decade, leaving states with massive shortfalls in caring for vulnerable populations.
While the bill’s final form remains uncertain, understanding its key provisions and preparing for potential...







