The Urgent Healthcare Crisis at the Heart of the Government Shutdown
Healthcare costs are about to skyrocket for working Americans, as Republican lawmakers prioritize tax breaks for the wealthy.
Healthcare access is in grave danger, with potential cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and early childhood education programs.
“My kids have healthcare through Medicaid — which is especially important for my daughter with autism,”
Alexis Cortes, a mom of four, warns about the
“One Big Beautiful Bill”which calls for massive cuts to these programs.
- 24 million Americans benefit from soon-to-expire tax credits that help them afford health coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
- Republicans intentionally left out renewing this credit when passing tax cuts for billionaires and corporations.
Author's summary: Healthcare crisis worsens amidst government shutdown.