Florida did not expand Medicaid as most states did, so the impact may be lesser than other places, but reductions loom.

“In the One Big Beautiful Bill, we’ve heard it talked about that, you know, Medicaid will be cut for illegal immigrants here in this country,” Evette said, dodging the question. “President Trump has been very clear that Medicaid was intended for citizens. Taxpayers want to know that their tax dollars are being spent wisely.”

Experts and advocates warn that it could have dire consequences for Alabama’s tenuous rural healthcare situation.

THE PINCH OF MEDICAID CUTS in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” of tax and spending measures will be felt in nursing homes and hospitals in rural and underserved communities, including ones in or near the Bay Area.

Sen. Bill Cassidy addressed the future of rural hospitals under the Big Beautiful Beautiful Bill in an interview on KEEL radio.

The Corewell Health CEO sent out an internal memo this week warning staff to prepare for impacts to not only patients but also employees due to Medicaid cuts.

Disabled American Veterans -- an advocacy group with one million members --warned new work requirements and eligibility rules for Medicaid could create hardships for former service members, particularly individuals who are homeless or without a steady income.

About 60 people gathered at Oshkosh's Opera House Square July 3 for a protest in opposition to President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'