The Urgent Healthcare Crisis at the Heart of the Government Shutdown
Healthcare costs are about to skyrocket for working Americans, as Republican lawmakers prioritize tax breaks for the wealthy.
Healthcare access is in grave danger, with potential financial implications for many. A mom of four, Alexis Cortes, highlights the importance of Medicaid for her daughter with autism.
“My kids have healthcare through Medicaid — which is especially important for my daughter with autism,”
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" proposes massive cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and early childhood education programs, warns Cortes.
- 24 million Americans benefit from soon-to-expire tax credits that help them afford health coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
- Republicans intentionally left out renewing this credit when passing tax cuts for billionaires and corporations.
Author's summary: Healthcare crisis deepens amid government shutdown.