JUNE 2025
Early June
House Republicans passed a budget resolution aimed at cutting Medicaid spending by nearly $800 billion over 10 years. The proposed budget considers reducing the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, potentially leading to raising taxes, cutting programs, or reducing Medicaid benefits and enrollment. The Medicaid eligibility and renewal process would be increased, resulting in millions losing coverage. It would also limit states’ ability to tax health care providers to fund their portion of Medicaid costs
The Impact ..
MEDICAID
Black and Indigenous communities are more likely to rely on Medicaid, further perpetuating barriers to quality health insurance. These communities already face obstacles accessing healthcare due to systematic barriers, especially those in rural areas, and considering they are more likely to work a job that does not offer health insurance.
Additionally, women are more likely to be on Medicaid, which covers much of the cost associated with pre and post-natal care. This creates larger disparities for Black women, who already have high rates of maternal mortality and limited access to quality medical resources and health insurance. Medicaid not only serves as a health provider but also acts as a buffer against the inequities faced by these communities.
NOTE: The following data is based on 2023 data from the Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC). Current data is unavailable, as the Trump administration has intentionally removed demographic data from government websites, as they aim to remove facts from the hands of Americans and rewrite history in their favor. Available data is extremely limited.
39.6%
White
58%
of the US population
30.8%
Hispanic
19.7%
of the US population
20.8%
Black Americans
13.5%
of the US population
6%
Asian American
6.6%
of the US population
Post-ACA Medicaid expansion led to increased enrollment among Black individuals, highlighting the program's importance for their healthcare access. Historical systemic inequalities and lower economic opportunities have made Medicaid crucial for marginalized communities, where higher chronic illness rates heighten the need for healthcare services.
Native American communities heavily depend on Medicaid, with about 1 in 3 American Indians and Alaska Natives eligible for the program or CHIP. This dependence is due to systemic issues like geographic isolation, low income, and the effects of historical trauma. The Indian Health Service (IHS) is underfunded and overwhelmed, making Medicaid crucial in addressing health disparities.