If you’ve heard of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act , also known as H.R. 1, you’ve probably heard about changes it’s made to healthcare reimbursements. Over the last few months, special interests have spent a great deal of time scaring the public about what this might mean for the future of their healthcare. There’s no reason to be scared. H.R. 1 protects Medicaid , strengthens our healthcare system, and will ensure that our most vulnerable citizens continue to access the healthcare they need for years to come.

The first thing people should know about H.R. 1 is that the bill only made changes to Medicaid and not Medicare eligibility. As I’ve had conversations with people, there’s been some confusion on this front. The names are similar, so here’s how to distinguish the two programs: M

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