Summary
In 2026, changes will occur in the Medicare and Medicaid programs in the United States. These changes include cuts to Medicaid under President Donald Trump's administration, which may lead to many losing their health coverage. New eligibility requirements will also be introduced, affecting many current recipients.
Key Facts
- Medicare and Medicaid are federal health insurance programs in the U.S.
- Medicaid provides coverage for over 70 million low-income Americans.
- Medicare covers about 68 million people, mainly those over 65 or with specific health conditions.
- President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will make cuts to Medicaid, totaling almost $1 trillion.
- The changes will reverse expansions made under previous administrations.
- A predicted 1.3 million more Americans could become uninsured by 2026.
- New Medicaid rules require recipients to verify 80 hours of community engagement monthly.
- States that offer Medicaid to undocumented immigrants will face financial penalties under the new bill.
