Republican Medicaid Cuts Could Threaten Health Coverage for 22 Million Americans

Proposed reductions aim to fund tax cuts and immigration policies, sparking warnings of widespread health care loss.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) estimates that proposed Medicaid cuts could strip health coverage from 22 million people, particularly in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Republicans are considering measures such as new work requirements, limits on federal funding, and reductions to Medicaid expansion to offset costs of tax cuts and immigration enforcement.
Illinois could see over 900,000 residents lose coverage due to a state 'trigger' law tied to federal Medicaid funding reductions.
A temporary freeze on federal funding earlier this week disrupted Medicaid payment systems in several states, raising concerns about future program stability.
Democratic leaders have vowed to oppose the cuts, arguing they would devastate low-income families and disproportionately affect rural and Trump-supporting communities.