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By Sam Whitehead and Hannah Norman
Date: February 24, 2025
What You Need to Know About Medicaid and Proposed Cuts
Republicans in Congress are proposing significant reductions to Medicaid. But what is Medicaid exactly?
Medicaid is a joint state-federal health insurance program designed for individuals with low incomes or disabilities. It plays a vital role in the U.S. health care system by supporting hospitals and healthcare providers, offering essential federal funding to states, and ensuring health insurance coverage for those who otherwise could not afford it.
Currently, over 79 million people in the United States are beneficiaries of Medicaid or the related Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
KFF Health News correspondent Sam Whitehead provides insights into the history and significance of Medicaid in the U.S. healthcare landscape.
To learn more, visit KFF Health News, a national newsroom delivering in-depth journalism focused on health issues. KFF is an independent organization dedicated to health policy research, polling, and journalism. Find out more about KFF here.
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