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Medicaid funding changes mislabeled as "cut" despite projected growth

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The Affordable Care Act's (ACA) changes to Medicaid funding, often referred to as a "$1 trillion cut," are misleading. Despite this label, Medicaid spending is projected to continue increasing. The legislation actually reduces the rate of growth from a rapidly expanding baseline, rather than imposing an absolute decrease in funds. AI

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Medicaid funding changes mislabeled as "cut" despite projected growth

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Anthony T. Lo Sasso, Contributor ·

    Medicaid Will Keep Growing. So Why Is It Called A $1 Trillion Cut?

    Why calling OBBBA a “$1 trillion Medicaid cut” misses the bigger story: spending still rises, while the law trims a rapidly growing baseline.

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