Arizonans Weigh in on Proposed Medicaid Cuts After Senate Passes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
- The U.S. Senate narrowly passed a bill on July 1 that cuts over $1 trillion from Medicaid while adding tax cuts and increasing defense spending, with final House approval expected by July 4 before heading to President Trump's desk.
- The legislation aims to reduce federal spending and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, but imposes new requirements like an 80 hours monthly work mandate starting January 2027 and increased copays beginning in 2028.
- Critics warn the cuts could strip coverage from millions, increase debt, and harm vulnerable populations including children, people with disabilities, and rural hospital patients, while supporters argue it will make Medicaid more sustainable and protect rural hospitals with $50 billion subsidies.
- Arizona faces job losses with 36,000 projected to be lost due to $1 billion Medicaid reductions, Michigan could lose $2-4 billion in funding affecting 200,000 to possibly 700,000 residents, and families like the Burnetts and Johnsons express concern over impacts on care for disabled children relying on Medicaid therapies.
- If enacted, the bill could force service cuts, longer emergency wait times, and facility closures, particularly in rural areas, while families dependent on Medicaid fear drastic life changes and healthcare access loss despite assurances of a timely and compassionate legislative process.
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