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, putting healthcare access in grave danger.
Alexis Cortes, a mom of four, expresses concern:
My kids have healthcare through Medicaid — which is especially important for my daughter with autism.She warns that the "One Big Beautiful Bill" calls for massive cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and early childhood education 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 amid government shutdown.
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