Medicaid will undergo significant changes
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Florida did not expand Medicaid as most states did, so the impact may be lesser than other places, but reductions loom.
Employers should expect to see hikes to their healthcare costs as a result of upcoming cuts to Medicaid outlined in the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill, passed into law at the start of July. Preparing for the ripple effects now can help benefit leaders reduce the connected negative impact on their workforce.
Ascension Saint Thomas President Fahad Tahir worries that Medicaid cuts enacted by President Donal will harm health care.
Medicaid is the state's largest health insurer, covering a quarter of Michigan residents. Reform supporters say the changes will eliminate loopholes.
“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.”
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides more opportunities for enrollees to fall through the cracks by adding red tape, health experts say.
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.'