In states that choose to end expanded Medicaid eligibility, fewer covered beneficiaries mean hospitals will see less revenue and lower operating margins.

The House May 22 passed the fiscal year 2025 budget reconciliation bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by a 215-214 vote. The legislation includes significant impacts to Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplaces.

The news of Congress passing President Donald Trump’s Tax bill early Thursday morning didn’t sit well with Governor Bob Ferguson.

New Jersey would lose $3.6 billion in Medicaid funding and $200 million for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, under bill passed by House. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate.

A federal bill proposes Medicaid changes. Experts say South Carolina won’t see quick effects but could adopt changes if courts allow them.

Experts say enrolling in and maintaining Medicaid would become more difficult under Trump’s tax cuts plan, which House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would like the full House to consider

Gov. Ferguson and those who rely on Medicaid said the U.S. House vote Thursday to cut spending to the program will have damaging effects on all aspects of the healthcare system.