Hochul, Jeffries warn GOP health bill would cut billions from New York’s Medicaid funding

Hochul joined U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries from Brooklyn and healthcare workers at Interfaith Medical Center in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where they criticized what they call the “One Big Ugly Bill.” The bill is a response to President Donald Trump’s call for a “big, beautiful bill” that would reduce federal spending and cut taxes. The legislation, backed by all New York Republicans in the House, would slash Medicaid and Essential Plan funding, resulting in a projected $13.5 billion loss annually for New York’s healthcare system, according to the state Department of Health. Goldman accused Malliotakis of breaking her promise not to support cuts to Medicaid, pointing to a letter she sent to House Republican leaders in April saying she “cannot and will not” vote for any measure that reduces coverage for vulnerable populations.

Author: Catalina Gonella

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