Medicaid Cuts Threaten Millions' Coverage Across Multiple States

A proposed U.S. House budget plan includes measures that could lead to significant cuts in Medicaid and the expiration of federal premium tax credits, threatening the health coverage of millions of Americans. In Georgia, nearly 800,000 residents rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace and Medicaid expansion advocates warn that letting tax credits expire would increase uninsured rates and strain state budgets. Similarly, in Tennessee, the plan's stricter work requirements and cuts could jeopardize care for 72 million Medicaid enrollees, disproportionately impacting Black Americans and rural hospitals. Minnesota faces potential losses of roughly 150,000 insured individuals due to Medicaid and ACA funding cuts, while the Congressional Budget Office projects 5.7 million Americans nationwide could lose coverage if premium tax credits are not extended, with Florida being especially vulnerable. These changes could increase premiums drastically, placing additional financial burdens on families and small-business owners. Lawmakers and advocates emphasize the urgent need to preserve Medicaid funding and premium tax credits to maintain health care access for vulnerable populations.