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	Podcast:		1A
	Episode:		What Medicaid Cuts Mean For Americans
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:38:39
	Publish Date:		2025-07-16 18:14:40
	Description:		One of the biggest cuts included in President Donald Trump's recent tax and spending bill is to Medicaid, the federal program that provides health insurance to low-income Americans and people with disabilities. The Congressional Budget Office estimates it would lose $1 trillion over the next ten years. Republicans say these changes address fraud and waste in the Medicaid program. But some rural hospitals and states warn it could have devastating effects. We break down what those changes mean for you. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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