Low-Income Seniors and Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries
The Impact: Blocks expansion of Medicare Savings Programs that help pay Part B/D premiums. [1]
Who it hurts: People living on fixed incomes below $21,000 a year. [1]
The Result: Higher out-of-pocket costs for basic medical care. [1]
The tax cut and spending bill, or the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, recently approved by the United States Congress reduces federal spending on healthcare programs by $1 trillion over the next eight years.
Experts say older adults could be directly affected by cuts being made to Medicare and Medicaid programs.
They also note that the prices of some drugs, such as cancer and myeloma treatments, could increase and nursing homes could reduce services.
As always the usual victims are at risk when it comes to the GOP wanting to save a dollar....FUCK OVER POOR MINORITY SENIORS. The largest voter base for Democrats
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