The 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid is marred by historic cuts to Medicaid funded by Republicans prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy. Yale Public Health scholars predict these cuts could lead to 51,000 preventable deaths annually. While drama surrounded the bill's passage, Republican resistance quickly faded post-signing. The focus on celebrity scandals has overshadowed the impending suffering caused by the legislation. Home healthcare workers, many immigrants, stand to lose jobs as the cuts will begin impacting services after the 2026 midterms.
July 30 marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid's establishment, yet Medicaid faces unprecedented cuts by Republicans aiming to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
Expected cuts to Medicare will likely result in significant harm, with Yale scholars estimating that these healthcare cuts could lead to 51,000 preventable deaths each year.
Despite early concerns, Republican resistance to the bill waned remarkably after its signing, overshadowed by stories about celebrity scandals rather than the impending human toll.
Home healthcare workers, many of whom are low-paid and immigrants, will face job losses due to Medicaid cuts, greatly impacting their livelihoods and the care industry.
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