You supporting the Senate mark will hurt people who are eligible and qualified for Medicaid,” Tillis said. The legislation uses $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid to help pay for about $4 trillion in tax cuts favoring wealthy households. Tillis has previously warned his colleagues about the politics of the bill’s Medicaid cuts. “Now, Republicans are about to make a mistake on health care and betraying a promise,” Tillis said. Health care experts have warned the cuts could lead to hospital closures, especially in rural areas.

Source: Huffington Post July 01, 2025 03:08 UTC