At least 8.6 million Americans are going to lose health coverage....incredible that MAGA keeps voting for him.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05/20/us/trump-news

Mr. Trump downplayed the legislation’s changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, which could cost at least 8.6 million Americans their health coverage, saying the changes weren’t “anything meaningful.” He also flipped his position on raising the SALT deduction, which he supported during the campaign.

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Anonymous wrote:Great article demonstrating that Medicaid “work requirements” are actually just bureaucratic red tape designed to trip people up so they can be kicked out of the program:

https://www.propublica.or...nial-video

This. My state, for example, has proven itself completely unable to effectively manage the administrative tasks on its end; and many elderly and disabled will struggle to comply and will find their benefits terminated. The other population is adults served through Medicaid expansion. I work in the substance use treatment field with very clinically unstable low income folks who have little to no family supports - they all want to work and work makes them overincome quickly.

The current GOP actions are going to result in even more homeless, this time the sick elderly and young families.

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Anonymous wrote:People who are caregivers for family - moms and those who care for family members

Being a mom does not exempt you from working.

But wait, I thought MAGA want women to stay home and have a single income household like the good old days

I am a Democrat. Do you honestly think all women should be allowed to stay at home, even if they cannot afford to do so? I don’t. Most mothers work.

It’s good for mothers to model a good work ethic. I went back to work when my youngest started Kindergarten. Best decision of my life.

That’s great for you. Hopefully your expenses were paid by your savings or your spouse during that time. Staying home to take care of a baby should not qualify someone for Medicaid.

It doesn’t.

Then why are people saying "People who are caregivers for family" will be affected by this?

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Anonymous wrote:Were you all aware that disabled minor children with wealthy parents and private health insurance qualify for Medicaid even as children? I understand why they get special preschool, but if they get an ear infection or break an arm, Medicaid pays, not their parents private health insurance. They also qualify for food stamps.

And before anyone says it isn’t true, in Virginia at least it definitely true.

I am one of those “wealthy parents”. do you know the additional costs special needs require? The therapies insurance doesn’t pay for or only 80%? The care they need because they can never be left alone because of their seizures?

Parents of special needs. Children are not living on the high on hog through Medicaid.

Medicaid is for poor people. Your child is not poor. Millions of parents have children who have regular doctors visits, PT, OT, Speech, therapy visits, specialized medication and those people still have to meet their deductibles, pay their office visit and prescription copays and pay fully for additional visits that insurance does not cover. It's a huge expense for many families. Why are they not covered too? My good friend's child is disabled. If he gets an ear infection unrelated to his disability, she does not even pay the co pay or the Rx cost. That makes zero sense, and even she agrees.

Anonymous wrote:Were you all aware that disabled minor children with wealthy parents and private health insurance qualify for Medicaid even as children? I understand why they get special preschool, but if they get an ear infection or break an arm, Medicaid pays, not their parents private health insurance. They also qualify for food stamps.

And before anyone says it isn’t true, in Virginia at least it definitely true.

I am one of those “wealthy parents”. do you know the additional costs special needs require? The therapies insurance doesn’t pay for or only 80%? The care they need because they can never be left alone because of their seizures?

Parents of special needs. Children are not living on the high on hog through Medicaid.

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Anonymous wrote:People who are caregivers for family - moms and those who care for family members

Being a mom does not exempt you from working.

But wait, I thought MAGA want women to stay home and have a single income household like the good old days

I am a Democrat. Do you honestly think all women should be allowed to stay at home, even if they cannot afford to do so? I don’t. Most mothers work.

It’s good for mothers to model a good work ethic. I went back to work when my youngest started Kindergarten. Best decision of my life.

That’s great for you. Hopefully your expenses were paid by your savings or your spouse during that time. Staying home to take care of a baby should not qualify someone for Medicaid.

It doesn’t.

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Anonymous wrote:Were you all aware that disabled minor children with wealthy parents and private health insurance qualify for Medicaid even as children? I understand why they get special preschool, but if they get an ear infection or break an arm, Medicaid pays, not their parents private health insurance. They also qualify for food stamps.

And before anyone says it isn’t true, in Virginia at least it definitely true.

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It’s true in other states as well.

Ironically these families will likely get to keep their Medicaid because they will be able to jump through the red tape.

Anonymous wrote:Were you all aware that disabled minor children with wealthy parents and private health insurance qualify for Medicaid even as children? I understand why they get special preschool, but if they get an ear infection or break an arm, Medicaid pays, not their parents private health insurance. They also qualify for food stamps.

And before anyone says it isn’t true, in Virginia at least it definitely true.

+1

It’s true in other states as well.

Were you all aware that disabled minor children with wealthy parents and private health insurance qualify for Medicaid even as children? I understand why they get special preschool, but if they get an ear infection or break an arm, Medicaid pays, not their parents private health insurance. They also qualify for food stamps.

And before anyone says it isn’t true, in Virginia at least it definitely true.

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Anonymous wrote:People who are caregivers for family - moms and those who care for family members

Being a mom does not exempt you from working.

But wait, I thought MAGA want women to stay home and have a single income household like the good old days

I am a Democrat. Do you honestly think all women should be allowed to stay at home, even if they cannot afford to do so? I don’t. Most mothers work.

It’s good for mothers to model a good work ethic. I went back to work when my youngest started Kindergarten. Best decision of my life.

That’s great for you. Hopefully your expenses were paid by your savings or your spouse during that time. Staying home to take care of a baby should not qualify someone for Medicaid.

Anonymous wrote:Great article demonstrating that Medicaid “work requirements” are actually just bureaucratic red tape designed to trip people up so they can be kicked out of the program:

https://www.propublica.or...nial-video

This. My state, for example, has proven itself completely unable to effectively manage the administrative tasks on its end; and many elderly and disabled will struggle to comply and will find their benefits terminated. The other population is adults served through Medicaid expansion. I work in the substance use treatment field with very clinically unstable low income folks who have little to no family supports - they all want to work and work makes them overincome quickly.

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Anonymous wrote:People who are caregivers for family - moms and those who care for family members

Being a mom does not exempt you from working.

But wait, I thought MAGA want women to stay home and have a single income household like the good old days

I am a Democrat. Do you honestly think all women should be allowed to stay at home, even if they cannot afford to do so? I don’t. Most mothers work.

It’s good for mothers to model a good work ethic. I went back to work when my youngest started Kindergarten. Best decision of my life.

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Anonymous wrote:People who are caregivers for family - moms and those who care for family members

Being a mom does not exempt you from working.

But wait, I thought MAGA want women to stay home and have a single income household like the good old days

I am a Democrat. Do you honestly think all women should be allowed to stay at home, even if they cannot afford to do so? I don’t. Most mothers work.

Great! Any thoughts on childcare? I’ve heard that the Project 2025 plan is to get rid of HeadStart programs, which would be unfortunate for many reasons. Many mothers who work make less money than quality childcare programs would cost — especially in higher cost areas like DC.

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Anonymous wrote:People who are caregivers for family - moms and those who care for family members

Being a mom does not exempt you from working.

But wait, I thought MAGA want women to stay home and have a single income household like the good old days

I am a Democrat. Do you honestly think all women should be allowed to stay at home, even if they cannot afford to do so? I don’t. Most mothers work.

I’m PP. I don’t understand your question women should be able to do what they want to do. If they want to stay at home, they should be able to do that if they want to work, they should be able to do that. The issue is them having to quit their jobs to take care of a family member who will get kicked off of Medicaid. You can’t work 80 hours a month when you’re in a nursing home.

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Anonymous wrote:People who are caregivers for family - moms and those who care for family members

Being a mom does not exempt you from working.

What about eldercare? You’d rather pay for full time care for elderly people than healthcare for the relatives who may be unable to work because they’re caring for them?