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Tax Breaks, Medicaid and Food Aid Cuts: Millions Face Big Changes in President Donald Trump’s Bill
UNITED STATES, JUN 25 – The $15 billion fund aims to prevent rural hospital closures amid Medicaid provider tax caps, addressing concerns from centrist Republicans to secure support for the broader tax and spending bill.
- On June 23, 2025, county commissioners sent a letter urging Congress to reconsider proposed Medicaid funding reductions outlined in the current budget reconciliation legislation before the Senate's upcoming vote.
- Known as the "Big Beautiful Bill," the legislation aims to extend the Trump administration's 2017 tax reductions indefinitely and introduce additional tax relief targeted at families and older adults, while also proposing substantial cuts to social welfare programs.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects that new work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP may result in the loss of health insurance for close to 11 million individuals and the reduction of food assistance for about 3 million people, raising concerns among lawmakers and those reliant on these programs.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects that the richest Americans might benefit from tax reductions as high as $12,000, while households with moderate incomes could see cuts up to $1,500. In contrast, the most financially vulnerable individuals may face an annual loss of approximately $1,600 because of tighter eligibility requirements.
- If passed, the bill could cause hardship for vulnerable populations and political risks for Republicans in states reliant on SNAP and Medicaid, with the Senate vote expected around Friday and a push to finalize before July 4.
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