Is Medicaid being cut, as some claim? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, in reality, only slows Medicaid’s rate of growth by introducing work requirements, tighter eligibility rules, and restrictions on state funding strategies, projecting federal spending to reach $860.5 billion by 2034, down from an estimated $985.7 billion. Despite these measures, the program will still see over 30% cumulative growth this decade. Supporters view this as fiscal prudence, while critics fear it may limit Medicaid’s ability to serve millions effectively.
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