Protecting Medicare from H.R. 1 Budget Cuts
The U.S. Senate urges the protection of the Medicare program from significant financial cuts that could result from H.R. 1. This act, by increasing the budget deficit, automatically triggers spending cuts, threatening healthcare benefits for millions of seniors and people with disabilities. Citizens who have paid into Medicare for years may lose access to crucial medical services.
Key points
H.R. 1 could lead to over $536 billion in Medicare cuts by 2034, impacting healthcare access for over 67 million people.
These cuts would jeopardize the financial stability of hospitals, community health centers, and other medical providers relying on Medicare payments.
The Senate calls for action to safeguard Medicare benefits for seniors and people with disabilities who have paid into the system throughout their working lives.
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