Health officials warn that cuts from the recently signed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” by President Trump could have dire consequences for gun violence victims, who primarily rely on Medicaid for healthcare. It is estimated that the bill will result in $1 trillion in healthcare cuts over the next decade, potentially leaving up to 17 million Americans without health insurance, significantly impacting those affected by gun violence.
Dr. Kyle Fischer, a policy director for the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention, emphasizes that the legislation threatens critical healthcare services, including essential programs supporting survivors of gun violence. With Medicaid serving as the largest insurer for shooting victims since the Affordable Care Act’s implementation, experts predict that these cuts could reverse years of progress in healthcare access and violence prevention, ultimately costing lives.
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