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Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ slashes SNAP, Medicaid benefits for millions

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ slashes SNAP, Medicaid benefits for millions
Millions of Americans could lose access to food and healthcare assistance under President Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package, according to analysts and government data. Today it will become law when he signs it. What’s in the ... more
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Devastating blow to New York: 1.5M may lose health coverage

Devastating blow to New York: 1.5M may lose health coverage
A sweeping federal budget reconciliation bill, pushed by President Donald Trump and recently passed in the Senate, is poised to inflict serious harm on New York’s healthcare system. Dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the ... more
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Medicaid fraud crackdown in New York: $13M recovered so far

Medicaid fraud crackdown in New York: M recovered so far
New York State has announced a major statewide crackdown on Medicaid transportation fraud, recovering more than $13 million from 25 companies accused of defrauding the state’s healthcare program. Massive fraud uncovered across New York The ... more
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How will Medicaid cuts impact small businesses?

How will Medicaid cuts impact small businesses?
A new report finds New York small businesses could close due to proposed Medicaid cuts. The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families report finds one third of all Medicaid enrollees nationwide work at or ... more
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Medicaid work requirement plan could lead to mass coverage loss

Medicaid work requirement plan could lead to mass coverage loss
A sweeping proposal in Congress could make millions of Americans ineligible for Medicaid by imposing new federal work requirements for the first time. What’s in the bill? The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” introduced by ... more
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Dr. Oz Makes Shocking Remarks About Credit Cards, Medicare & Medicaid

Dr. Oz Makes Shocking Remarks About Credit Cards, Medicare & Medicaid
Dr. Mehmet Oz is once again in the political hot seat—this time over controversial comments made during a nationally televised interview where he suggested Americans should consider using credit cards over relying on Medicare and ... more
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New Yorkers with disabilities face impacts from Medicaid cuts

New Yorkers with disabilities face impacts from Medicaid cuts
Disabled New Yorkers could lose access to vital services because of proposed federal Medicaid cuts. The Congressional budget reconciliation bill calls for around $800 billion in cuts to the program over a decade. These could ... more
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Medicaid cuts spark protests as hospitals brace for impact

Medicaid cuts spark protests as hospitals brace for impact
A controversial proposal in President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill is generating fierce backlash across the country, as health care providers, state officials, and patients warn that dramatic cuts to Medicaid could threaten hospital ... more
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Your Medicaid Could Be Changing: The 3 Big Shifts to Watch in 2025

Your Medicaid Could Be Changing: The 3 Big Shifts to Watch in 2025
For millions of Americans, a Medicaid card is a lifeline. It's the key to seeing a doctor, affording life-saving medication, and securing long-term care. But in 2025, this vital safety net is in the midst ... more
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Medicaid Emergency: Cuts Could Shutter Rural Hospitals, Leave 10.9 Million Uninsured

Medicaid Emergency: Cuts Could Shutter Rural Hospitals, Leave 10.9 Million Uninsured
A sweeping Medicaid overhaul proposed in the GOP’s new “Big Beautiful Bill” could result in up to 10.9 million Americans losing health insurance over the next decade, according to projections from the Urban Institute. The ... more
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Medicaid Work Requirements Could Strip Coverage From 5 Million Americans

Medicaid Work Requirements Could Strip Coverage From 5 Million Americans
A new Senate proposal from Republican lawmakers could result in up to 5 million Americans losing Medicaid coverage if they fail to meet strict new work requirements, according to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis ... more
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“We All Are Going to Die”: Joni Ernst’s Medicaid Comment Sparks Backlash

“We All Are Going to Die”: Joni Ernst’s Medicaid Comment Sparks Backlash
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is facing heavy criticism after making a controversial remark during a town hall in Des Moines, where she appeared to dismiss concerns about proposed Medicaid cuts by saying, “We all are ... more
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Trump plan could shift Medicaid to block grants, slashing oversight

Trump plan could shift Medicaid to block grants, slashing oversight
A Trump administration proposal may soon overhaul Medicaid by turning it into a state-run block grant program—marking one of the most sweeping changes to the federal health care safety net in decades. White House budget ... more
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Social Security Cuts vs Rising National Debt: What’s at Stake for Seniors?

Social Security Cuts vs Rising National Debt: What’s at Stake for Seniors?
As the U.S. national debt balloons toward $34 trillion in 2025—and projections show it surpassing $50 trillion by 2035—debates in Washington over budget cuts are turning sharper. At the center of the storm? Potential cuts ... more
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Retiree Alert: Social Security, Medicare Face Cuts in Trump’s Mega-Bill

Retiree Alert: Social Security, Medicare Face Cuts in Trump’s Mega-Bill
Senate Republicans are reviewing Trump’s $4 trillion “One Big Beautiful Bill”, passed narrowly by the House on May 22, 2025 (215–214–1). This sweeping reconciliation package extends 2017 tax cuts, raises the debt ceiling by $4–5 trillion, includes new ... more
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New York expands Medicaid access for mental health care

New York expands Medicaid access for mental health care
New York State is taking major steps to improve access to mental health and addiction treatment through its Medicaid program, as state regulators crack down on noncompliant insurers and implement new protections for patients. The ... more
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Medicaid Cuts Are Coming: Nurses, Disability Advocates Sound Alarm

Medicaid cuts spark protests as hospitals brace for impact
Proposed Republican-backed cuts to Medicaid are sparking urgent backlash from across the country, as nurses, healthcare professionals, and disability rights advocates warn of devastating consequences for millions of vulnerable Americans. The proposed reductions, currently part ... more
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Medicaid cuts proposed in Trump-backed bill spark national backlash

Medicaid cuts proposed in Trump-backed bill spark national backlash
Trump's proposed Medicaid cuts ignite fierce political fight The Trump administration's latest budget proposal, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," includes sweeping Medicaid cuts that could leave up to 10.9 million Americans without health coverage, ... more
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Medicaid change 2025: How spousal impoverishment rules protect families from financial ruin

Medicaid change 2025: How spousal impoverishment rules protect families from financial ruin
Long-term care expenses can devastate a family’s finances, especially when one spouse requires institutional care while the other remains at home. To prevent this, Medicaid enforces “spousal impoverishment” rules designed to ensure the community spouse—the ... more
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