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Proposed Medicaid Cuts | Update as of May 16th

  As of May 16, 2025, House Republicans are advancing a significant budget proposal known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes substantial cuts to Medicaid funding. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that these reductions could lead to approximately 8.6 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage   Key Provisions of the Proposed Medicaid Cuts Work Requirements : The bill introduces mandatory work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients, particularly targeting childless adults. This measure is projected to reduce Medicaid coverage, affecting at least 10.3 million people. Funding Reductions : The proposal outlines $715 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade, focusing on increasing user fees, enforcing work requirements, reducing funding for undocumented immigrants, and restricting payments to abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood. Impact on Vulnerable Populations : Children, low-income millennials, and residents i...