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, and so are Americans' wallets.
“My kids have healthcare through Medicaid — which is especially important for my daughter with autism,”says Alexis Cortes, a mom of four. She warns that
“the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ calls for massive cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and early childhood education programs”.
- 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 in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Author's summary: Healthcare crisis worsens amid government shutdown.
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