President Trump and Medicare: 3 Things You Should Know

From Day 1, President Donald Trump has embarked on an ambitious agenda calling for swift policy changes on a range of matters from government spending to trade policy. Additionally, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that many believe could lead to cuts to Medicaid, the federal-state health program that helps pay for medical costs for lower-income people.Trump has supported the resolution but has also said numerous times that he won't touch the country's largest social programs, such as Medicaid. Many people are closely monitoring potential changes to other large social programs like Social Security and Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people over age 64 and disabled people.Here are three things you should know about Trump moves and statements that might affect Medicare.Continue reading

Mar 13, 2025 - 10:01
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President Trump and Medicare: 3 Things You Should Know

From Day 1, President Donald Trump has embarked on an ambitious agenda calling for swift policy changes on a range of matters from government spending to trade policy. Additionally, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that many believe could lead to cuts to Medicaid, the federal-state health program that helps pay for medical costs for lower-income people.

Trump has supported the resolution but has also said numerous times that he won't touch the country's largest social programs, such as Medicaid. Many people are closely monitoring potential changes to other large social programs like Social Security and Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people over age 64 and disabled people.

Here are three things you should know about Trump moves and statements that might affect Medicare.

Continue reading