Marketplace All-in-One Health care, social programs on the chopping block
Jun 18, 2025
The discussion highlights the dramatic cuts to Medicaid proposed in the Senate's version of the reconciliation bill. It reveals how these cuts could threaten rural hospitals and health care for vulnerable populations. There's an insightful listener perspective on the potential impact on underserved communities, along with concerns about state budgets facing increased pressure. Additionally, the conversation touches on the effects of budget cuts on vital social programs and the challenges confronting Medicare and Social Security funding.
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Personal Concern for Medicaid Cuts
- Anne from Colorado Springs wonders what will happen to her father in a nursing home that relies on Medicaid if cuts in the budget bill go through.
- She expresses concern for thousands who depend on Medicaid after funds run out.
Medicaid Cuts Hit Health Care Hard
- Senate version of reconciliation bill cuts Medicaid more aggressively than House version, expanding work requirements and limiting provider taxes.
- Medicaid provider tax cuts could destabilize hospitals and nursing homes relying on Medicaid funding, risking closures and service reduction.
Medicaid Cuts Impact Nursing Homes
- Medicaid cuts would force nursing homes to cut staff or leave positions vacant, worsening care quality and increasing caregiver burnout.
- Already low-paid and emotionally demanding caregiving jobs face heightened challenges if funding decreases.