Trump’s Bill Cuts Medicaid, Risks Millions Uninsured

President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' currently advancing through Congress, faces criticism for its potential to substantially increase the federal deficit while cutting Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, risking millions losing health insurance. The Congressional Budget Office projects the bill could raise the deficit by $2.4 trillion over ten years and leave nearly 11 million uninsured, while health experts warn of an estimated 51,000 additional deaths annually linked to coverage losses. Public concern is widespread, with polls showing that most Americans, including a notable portion of Trump supporters, fear higher uninsured rates and increased healthcare costs due to Medicaid cuts. Democrats argue the legislation undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as it makes marketplace coverage more expensive and difficult to obtain by reducing tax credits, shortening enrollment periods, and increasing cost-sharing. Meanwhile, the bill includes provisions to expand Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs), allowing employers to contribute untaxed dollars for individual market insurance, potentially reducing costs and increasing market responsiveness. However, the overall consensus among critics is that the bill would reverse significant ACA coverage gains made in recent years, threatening vulnerable populations and healthcare access nationwide.