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Work requirements could transform Medicaid and food aid under US budget bill
UNITED STATES, MAY 28 – The bill proposes nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid and food stamp cuts, with work requirements expected to reduce Medicaid enrollment by 5-10% in states like South Dakota.
- On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House approved the legislation proposing over $700 billion in Medicaid cuts, $267 billion in SNAP reductions, and work requirements for Medicaid recipients.
- House GOP legislation aims to offset costs of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts by targeting Medicaid and SNAP through work requirements, viewed as feasible savings measures.
- Analysis projects that up to 4.8 million Americans and 1.2–1.4 million Californians could lose Medicaid coverage if work requirements take effect by December 31, 2026.
- Fort Peck leaders warn the bill would destabilize tribal clinics and cut healthcare access for over 40% of tribal members, causing devastating consequences.
- Now in the U.S. Senate, the bill faces debate, with work requirements set to start by December 31, 2026, if approved.
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