Senate megabill would leave nearly 12 million more people uninsured, CBO says

[jonny]

But... Hey! I'm gonna save $175 on my taxes!!

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/t...6m2yfo0jcz

The Senate version of President Donald Trump’s agenda bill would leave 11.8 million more people without health insurance in 2034, according to a Congressional Budget Office analysis released today.
That’s more than the 10.9 million more people projected to be left uninsured by the House-passed version of the bill.
Both chambers are calling for historic spending cuts to Medicaid, which provides coverage to more than 71 million low-income Americans, including children, senior citizens, people with disabilities and other adults. The package would also enact changes to the Affordable Care Act that are projected to reduce enrollment in the landmark health reform law that Trump and Republicans have long sought to dismantle.
But the Senate version calls for even deeper cuts to the Medicaid, leading to the larger estimate.

[rgG]

And, since they won’t have preventive care, more people will be using the ER and we all know that’s the least expensive option.

[AllGold]

Also, IIRC, something like 40% of births are covered by Medicaid.

[rgG]

Also, IIRC, something like 40% of births are covered by Medicaid.

And now they will be ER births with no prenatal care. 
But, the Republicans care sooooooo much about babies, don’t they?

[PeterB]

I think it's worth reminding ANYBODY who voted for the Dumpster, the estimated cost of this bill:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...trump-bill

... adding between $2.4 and $5T to the national debt is hardly a sign of fiscal responsibility.