Trump's budget: Nearly 12 million estimated to lose health coverage, says CBO
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Republicans are scrambling to pass the Big Beautiful Bill through the senate ahead of a self-imposed 4 July deadline. A sprawling budget bill in the US Senate could cut health insurance coverage for nearly 12 million Americans and add $3.3tn (£2.4tn) in debt, according to new estimates. The assessment from the Congressional Budget Office, a non-partisan federal agency, could complicate Republican efforts to pass President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the coming days.
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Main Idea: President Donald Trump’s budget bill faces a major hurdle after a Congressional Budget Office estimate said it could leave nearly 12 million people without health coverage and add trillions to the debt.
Key Points:
- The CBO said the Senate bill could cut health insurance for nearly 12 million Americans and add $3.3tn to US debt.
- Senate Republicans advanced the bill in a narrow vote, but some members are still opposed and the final outcome is uncertain.
- The plan includes deep healthcare cuts, including new work rules for Medicaid and lower federal support for state health programs.
- The bill also keeps Trump’s tax-cut goals, but critics say it helps wealthier Americans most while hurting low-income families and rural hospitals.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Nearly 12 million people could lose health coverage if Senate Republicans pass Trump’s budget bill, raising costs and risking care for patients, workers, and families.
Positive Impact
Some households could get tax cuts next year, and rural hospitals may get extra relief funding.
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