Summary
In 1965, Medicaid was created to help low-income Americans with health care. Recently, a new law signed by President Trump has made significant changes to this and other aid programs, cutting over $1 trillion by imposing work requirements and shifting some costs to states. These changes may affect health care and food assistance for many people.
Key Facts
- Medicaid began in 1965 to provide health care to low-income people.
- A new law from President Trump changes Medicaid and other aid programs.
- The law includes over $1 trillion in cuts over ten years.
- Changes mainly involve adding work requirements for aid.
- Some costs will shift from the federal government to the states.
- An estimated 10 million more people might lose health insurance.
- About 3 million fewer people may get food assistance from SNAP.
- Local governments are concerned about how to handle these changes.
