Washington hospitals face potential crisis, closures under proposed Medicaid cuts

SEATTLE — President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" that passed the House has sparked concerns over its potential impact on Medicaid recipients in Washington state.

The bill , which increases tax cuts but reduces spending and reimbursements on Medicaid, could force millions of recipients to work or lose coverage, according to its backers.

Local health leaders and government officials say if the bill passes, tens of thousands of families in Washington state will be impacted. While there is a lot that is unknown at this point, the vote in Washington, D.C. has set the stage for a major policy shift on Medicaid and billions of dollars in changes and coverage in Washington state.

On Thursday, Gov. Bob Ferguson held a press conference at Harborview Medical Center to address Congre