Final House Vote Looms on Devastating Health and Food Assistance Cuts
July 2, 2025
An Update on the Harmful Budget Bill Yesterday, Senate Republicans passed a devastating budget bill that would slash Medicaid, Medicare,
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Senate Republicans Choose to Terminate Health Coverage, Food Assistance for Millions, Including Older Adults and People With Disabilities
July 1, 2025
–Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi– Washington, DC—Today, Republicans in the Senate had the opportunity to protect millions
Senate Reconciliation Bill Would Increase Financial Hardships for Medicare Enrollees
June 26, 2025
This week, as Senate Republicans continued to finalize their budget reconciliation bill, new KFF analysis underscores the harms it could
Senate Budget Bill Doubles Down on House’s Threat to Health and Economic Security
June 18, 2025
On Monday, Senate Republicans released key reconciliation bill language, outlining plans to slash Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA),
House Reconciliation Bill’s Health Care and SNAP Cuts Put Older Adults at Risk
June 12, 2025
A new analysis from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) finds the House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill would
Polling Shows Most People Are Worried About Significant Cuts to Medicaid Spending
June 12, 2025
Recent KFF polling tracks public opinion regarding the latest budget reconciliation bill, examining the views of the general public, as well
A Whirlwind of Damage from Republican Budget: Increased Costs for All, Hospitals and Lives at Risk
June 5, 2025
The House-passed reconciliation bill is garnering new scrutiny as analysts calculate the ripple effects the proposed cuts on Medicaid, Medicare,
Official House Bill Analysis Confirms Devastating Coverage Losses
June 5, 2025
A new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates a staggering 16 million people would lose health insurance under
Proposed Cuts Could End a Vital Medicare Support Network
May 29, 2025
The Trump administration has moved to shutter or shrink many important federal programs that help people with Medicare maintain their
House Republican Reconciliation Bill Targets People with Medicare
May 29, 2025
The House-passed reconciliation bill takes direct aim at Medicare in several ways, including by delaying recent final rules that streamline
Final House Vote Looms on Devastating Health and Food Assistance Cuts
July 2, 2025
An Update on the Harmful Budget Bill Yesterday, Senate Republicans passed a devastating budget bill that would slash Medicaid, Medicare,
Senate Republicans Choose to Terminate Health Coverage, Food Assistance for Millions, Including Older Adults and People With Disabilities
July 1, 2025
–Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi– Washington, DC—Today, Republicans in the Senate had the opportunity to protect millions
Senate Reconciliation Bill Would Increase Financial Hardships for Medicare Enrollees
June 26, 2025
This week, as Senate Republicans continued to finalize their budget reconciliation bill, new KFF analysis underscores the harms it could
Senate Budget Bill Doubles Down on House’s Threat to Health and Economic Security
June 18, 2025
On Monday, Senate Republicans released key reconciliation bill language, outlining plans to slash Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA),
House Reconciliation Bill’s Health Care and SNAP Cuts Put Older Adults at Risk
June 12, 2025
A new analysis from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) finds the House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill would
Polling Shows Most People Are Worried About Significant Cuts to Medicaid Spending
June 12, 2025
Recent KFF polling tracks public opinion regarding the latest budget reconciliation bill, examining the views of the general public, as well
A Whirlwind of Damage from Republican Budget: Increased Costs for All, Hospitals and Lives at Risk
June 5, 2025
The House-passed reconciliation bill is garnering new scrutiny as analysts calculate the ripple effects the proposed cuts on Medicaid, Medicare,
Official House Bill Analysis Confirms Devastating Coverage Losses
June 5, 2025
A new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates a staggering 16 million people would lose health insurance under
Proposed Cuts Could End a Vital Medicare Support Network
May 29, 2025
The Trump administration has moved to shutter or shrink many important federal programs that help people with Medicare maintain their
House Republican Reconciliation Bill Targets People with Medicare
May 29, 2025
The House-passed reconciliation bill takes direct aim at Medicare in several ways, including by delaying recent final rules that streamline