In states that choose to end expanded Medicaid eligibility, fewer covered beneficiaries mean hospitals will see less revenue and lower operating margins.

The House May 22 passed the fiscal year 2025 budget reconciliation bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by a 215-214 vote. The legislation includes significant impacts to Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplaces.

Scott Becker, born with Osteogenesis imperfecta, fears potential changes to Medicaid could threaten his access to essential medication.

In rural Colorado, Medicaid coverage is integral to both people's health and the local economy. Proposed changes such as work requirements, could ripple through communities.

Many low-income families would see cuts in health care and food benefits. The state hopes for a big reimbursement for border security spending.

Hospitals, physicians, health insurers, long-term care providers and others warn of serious consequences for the healthcare system.

In Oklahoma, nearly one in four Oklahomans are on Medicaid. Officials are worried the budget bill in the U.S. Senate will have major reprecussions.

Gov. Ferguson and those who rely on Medicaid said the U.S. House vote Thursday to cut spending to the program will have damaging effects on all aspects of the healthcare system.