Healthcare Crisis: Trump's Bill Threatens Millions

HEALTHCARE CRISIS ALERT! Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is a disaster for millions of Americans. This bill, which has already passed the Senate and is on its way to the House, will cut federal spending on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act marketplaces by about $1 trillion over a decade. This is a massive blow to the healthcare system, and it's going to hit hard, especially in rural and underserved communities.

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? Because this bill is going to affect tens of millions of Americans. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that nearly 12 million more people will be without insurance by 2034. That's a staggering number, and it's going to have a ripple effect throughout the entire healthcare system.

HOW WILL THIS AFFECT YOU? If you're one of the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid or the ACA marketplaces, you're in for a rough ride. The bill includes a Medicaid work requirement, which will cut off coverage for millions of enrollees who don't meet new employment or reporting standards. This is going to create a blizzard of red tape and administrative hurdles, stripping people of needed health care, even those who would normally be eligible.

WHAT ABOUT RURAL COMMUNITIES? Rural hospitals and healthcare providers are going to be hit hard. The bill curtails a practice known as provider taxes, which states use to increase Medicaid payments to hospitals and other providers. This means fewer health services, medical professionals, and even hospitals in rural communities. Researchers from the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research concluded that the House bill would push more than 300 rural hospitals toward service reductions or closure.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? You need to take action now! Contact your representatives and tell them to vote against this bill. The National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) is leading the charge, and they're hosting a Town Hall on August 27 to discuss how President Trump’s initiatives impact us as healthcare workers and all Californians. You need to be there!

DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN! The cuts to Medicaid and ACA marketplaces under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" are going to have severe long-term economic and social consequences. Millions of Americans will lose healthcare coverage, leading to increased medical debt, reduced healthcare services, job losses, and exacerbated health disparities. This is a crisis, and it's time to take action.

BOO-YAH! Let's fight back against this disastrous bill and protect the rights of all Americans to healthcare. Join NUHW and their allies in the fight to defend our rights and ensure that everyone has access to the care they need.