How cutting Medicaid would affect long-term care and family caregivers The federal program is the biggest source of money for long-term care for the elderly and disabled. Republican proposals to cut its budget could jeopardize supports family and caregivers rely on.

"Cuts could lead to hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and in some cases early death..."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

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Trump's proposed pharmaceutical tariffs could drive up costs, lead to drug shortages: Experts Trump recently proposed tariffs on pharmaceutical products. Experts say this could lead to added costs, drug shortages and even a stall in research and development.

"Pharmacy and economics experts said such tariffs could also lead to drug shortages and could even potentially stall research and development."

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Medicare pay cuts: How they endanger physician practices Physician practices are businesses too. Lower pay over two decades increasingly leaves no option other than cut back staff and—in some cases—close.

... “physicians across the country are outraged that Congress’s proposed spending package locks in a devastating fifth consecutive year of Medicare cuts...”

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Leaked memo: DOGE plots to cut Social Security phone support Changes could break the system, former officials say.

"The draft of the memo viewed by Axios says the proposed limitations will be 'significant' for those living in rural areas in particular."

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Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud Elon Musk says Social Security and other federal benefit programs will be targeted in his hunt for fraudulent spending.

"Republicans have spent decades trying to reduce the size and scope of the federal government, and many have cheered Musk’s work."

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A Trump supporting family member just told me they're going to start putting the Covid vaccine in our food. Ugh. I'm so tired of the conspiracy theories. No wonder people voted for Trump. They'll believe anything.

Who could be impacted if GOP makes cuts to Medicaid funding? The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans

"The uncertainty surrounding coverage in the Medicaid program moving forward ... is a big stressor in the lives of these individuals who depend on the program."

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Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices. The consequences could be signific...

"The consequences could be significant for millions of the most vulnerable Americans."

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'Showing You Exactly Who They're Working For,' GOP Votes to Gut Medicaid for Tax Cuts | Common Dreams "House Republicans have ignored the demands of their constituents and instead chosen to side with their billionaire donors."

"This budget bill will strip healthcare, nutrition services, and education programs from millions of working and middle-class Americans..."

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White House signals Medicare is not protected, despite Trump promise This comes after President said in interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity that Medicare and Medicaid would be "untouched."

"The White House has suggested that President Donald Trump could be open to altering aspects of Medicare after it updated a statement given to a news outlet on Wednesday."

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Trump blindsides staff, Congress with conflicting Medicaid messages Republicans are getting worried about how much they'll have to cut from the popular health safety-net program, and whether the president will protect them from political blowback.

"... Republicans aren’t going to be able to pay for their reconciliation bill at the levels deficit hawks require without targeting a popular safety net program that insures nearly 70 million Americans."

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FACT: "There are proposals from Republicans to cut $2.3 trillion from Medicaid."

THIS is what it would do: it would destroy Medicaid. It wouldn't fight inflation. It wouldn't bring anybody's prices down. It would just steal people's healthcare. #HandsOffMyMedicaid

I feel like a hostage in my own country.

The top official at Social Security just stepped down because of Elon Musk. I'm sure this is fine.

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Republicans are proposing a $880 billion cut to Medicaid and a 20% cut to SNAP. They're doing this so Trump can give billions in tax breaks to his wealthy friends.

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Moving past repealing Obamacare, Republicans still plan major health care cuts | CNN Politics President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans may no longer be pushing to wholly repeal Obamacare, but big cuts to the nation’s health system are still on the table.

"Republicans have long sought to rein in Medicaid, which they view as rife with fraud and abuse.“

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Why many Republicans think shrinking Medicaid will make it better Republicans proposals to change the public health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans could amount to more than $2 trillion of cuts over the next decade.

"... the White House and Republicans in Congress are considering a menu of options that could add up to $2.3 trillion in potential cuts to Medicaid over the next decade."

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Oh, I know. I just didn't even see where he said this lie. The family member heard it in a YouTube video, where we know people definitely never make stuff up. 🙄😆

I mean, I said I don't believe it. I'm just trying to figure out where and how this rumor started.

Question: A family member just told me Trump announced he'll increase Social Security benefits, but I can't find anything on it, so I definitely don't believe it. Any idea what they might be referring to?

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$2.3 trillion in cuts to Medicaid are on the table – and if they go through, millions of families will have their coverage ripped away, putting them one medical emergency away from crushing medical debt. We can’t afford these rushed cuts. 
#HandsOffOurMedicaid

Senator Murphy lays out exactly what is on the line.

"  There was a promise made to finance this tax cut with two trillion dollars of cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. Medicaid, poor kids, poor families, Medicare, seniors in this country."

#HandsOffOurMedicaid

Here's how Musk's access to Treasury system may impact Social Security, other government payments The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.

"Social Security beneficiaries 'have every reason to be alarmed,' according to a statement from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare."

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www.cnbc.com/2025/02/05/h...

Services for disabled Americans, trans youth and refugees feel the squeeze from Trump’s early actions

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

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I know all of us who understand what is happening are experiencing mental health challenges because of that.

The only message of comfort I can offer to this community of readers is this: you are correct.

What you think is happening is really happening, and is just as concerning as you think it is.

If you've spent time in a #MentalHealth hospital, or as Trump would say "mental institution," this doesn't put you on par with "dangerous criminals," "rapists" and "gang members." Every time Trump groups these all together, it creates more stigma for people with mental health conditions.
#ableism

To Pay for Trump Tax Cuts, House GOP Floats Plan to Slash Benefits for the Poor and Working Class A menu of options being circulated by congressional Republicans also includes new tax cuts for corporations and the ultrawealthy.

To Pay for Trump Tax Cuts, House GOP Floats Plan to Slash Benefits for the Poor and Working Class

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

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Trump's China tariffs are likely to drive up drug prices and spur shortages China is playing an increasing role in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Trump's China tariffs are likely to drive up drug prices and spur shortages

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

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Trump Preparing Assault On Social Security? YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder

Trump Preparing Assault on Social Security? -- The Majority Report

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