Schumer Moves to Reverse Medicaid, Social Security Cuts

Senator Chuck Schumer is leading efforts to reverse federal cuts to Social Security and Medicaid, which he attributes to the Trump Administration's 'Big Beautiful Bill.' Schumer warns that these cuts threaten essential services and healthcare access for over 1.5 million New Yorkers, resulting in overwhelmed Social Security offices and jeopardized hospital funding. He plans to introduce the 'Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act,' which would repeal the Medicaid cuts and make Affordable Care Act premium tax credits permanent. The proposed legislation also aims to prevent Social Security office closures, address staffing shortages, and protect beneficiary data. Hospital leaders and healthcare workers caution that the cuts could cause hospital closures, higher uninsured rates, and increased healthcare costs for all residents. Schumer emphasizes the need to prioritize community health instead of tax breaks for the wealthy.