Medicaid Cuts to Disproportionately Impact States with Higher Enrollment
Nearly 71 million Americans rely on Medicaid, with California, New Mexico, New York, and Louisiana having the highest enrollment rates. Federal cuts totaling $1 trillion over the next decade threaten coverage for up to 15 million people under the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" Act.
States with larger Medicaid-dependent populations face heightened risks. Washington, D.C., though not a state, surpasses all others in Medicaid enrollment share. Eligibility changes and spending reductions will reshape healthcare access nationwide.