US families brace for devastating Medicaid cuts under Trump’s massive tax and spending plan

President Donald Trump's proposed tax and spending bill could have significant consequences for millions of Americans relying on Medicaid. The legislation, if approved, would cut approximately $1 trillion from the programme over the next decade, potentially leaving 12 million people without health insurance by 2034. Critics argue that these cuts would disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including those with disabilities and low-income workers, whilst providing tax benefits to wealthier Americans. The bill introduces work requirements and stricter verification processes for Medicaid recipients, which some beneficiaries say are already causing issues with coverage. Families of children with complex medical needs express concern about the potential loss of vital support that allows them to afford necessary care and equipment. The proposed changes have sparked debate about the balance between fiscal responsibility and maintaining essential healthcare services for those most in need. Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports from Chicago. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedStates #DonaldTrump #Medicaid #MedicaidCuts #USHealthcareAccess #MedicaidSavesLives #BigBeautifulBill #USCongress #USHealthcarePolicy #PrescriptionDrugCosts #USHealthInsuranceCrisis #USHealthcareInequality #TaxCutsDebate #AffordableHealthcare #MedicaidUnderThreat