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Ohio will get a boost in Medicaid funding, but patients could still lose care or face barriers under a new federal law.
Medicaid is the state's largest health insurer, covering a quarter of Michigan residents. Reform supporters say the changes will eliminate loopholes.
We see this budget for what it is, an extremist road map that takes away what people rely on to survive,” U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost said at a news conference at the Pan American Behavioral Health
Some of the bill’s changes go into effect later this year, while others won’t start until after the midterms in 2026.
Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act created federal work requirements for Medicaid recipients, which amount to 80 hours a month in community engagement activities to maintain eligibility.
One health policy professor said cutting Medicaid and similar programs "will be devastating" to millions of Americans.
The tax and spending package includes $66.4 billion in new money for programs assisting farmers, strengthening the safety net if there is significant volatility in crop prices and revenues.
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