Medicaid Changes in House and Senate Reconciliation Bills Would Increase Costs for 1.3 Million Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries

Summary: A new bill in Congress could make healthcare much more expensive for 1.3 million low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Right now, these people get help from both Medicare and Medicaid. The new bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, would stop rules that make it easy to sign up for Medicaid.

Without this easy process, many people will lose their Medicaid benefits because of confusing paperwork. This means they will have to pay for their own Medicare monthly fees, doctor visits, and prescription drugs. For someone making less than $1,000 a month, paying almost $200 just for a premium is a huge burden. This could force many seniors to skip the healthcare they need.

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