Protecting the Vulnerable While Promoting Accountability
Sustains Medicaid for Generations, In a historic win for the American people, President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” has been signed into law, delivering sweeping reforms that strengthen the economy, bolster national security, and secure vital health programs like Medicaid. Despite the false claims pushed by desperate Democrats, this legislation protects Medicaid for those who need it most — while ensuring the program remains sustainable for future generations.
Medicaid Was in Crisis — Until Now
For years, Medicaid has drifted from its original mission. Originally designed to serve pregnant women, low-income seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities, the program was transformed during the Obama administration into a sprawling welfare plan for able-bodied adults. Between 2013 and 2021, more than 20 million able-bodied adults were added to the Medicaid rolls, despite most of them not working.
This rapid expansion created an unsustainable imbalance. Today, more than 70 million Americans are on Medicaid, even though only 35 million live below the poverty line. Even more concerning, 36% of all Medicaid spending now goes to able-bodied working-age adults with no children — not the vulnerable people the program was meant to serve.
The Big, Beautiful Solution
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” restores balance and integrity to Medicaid. Contrary to Democrat talking points, the bill increases Medicaid funding by 20% over the next 10 years — hardly a “cut.” What it does do is implement commonsense work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents.
These Clinton-era requirements are simple: if you’re between the ages of 19 and 64 and don’t have children under 14, you must work, attend school, or volunteer at least 20 hours a week to receive Medicaid benefits. This rule does not apply to pregnant women, new mothers, individuals with disabilities, or seniors.
Protecting Taxpayers and Encouraging Independence
This reform isn’t just good policy — it’s good economics. By encouraging self-sufficiency and moving non-disabled adults from welfare to work, the bill saves taxpayers billions while preserving Medicaid for those in real need.
Republicans are closing the door on fraud, waste, and abuse. Illegal immigrants and ineligible applicants will no longer be able to siphon off critical benefits. At the same time, individuals who can work but refuse to do so will not be subsidized at the expense of working families.
A Real Win for the Most Vulnerable
Democrats have tried to spin this as an attack on the poor, but nothing could be further from the truth. The bill protects access for low-income families, the elderly, children, and people with disabilities. It guarantees that those who truly need help will continue receiving it.
Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma put it best: “This bill strengthens Medicaid so that it can better serve our neediest Americans for generations to come.”
Conclusion: A Safer, Stronger Future for Medicaid
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” is a turning point in Medicaid reform. By restoring the program’s original intent and shielding it from collapse, President Trump and congressional Republicans are delivering results that matter. It’s not about taking benefits away — it’s about ensuring the right people get them, and that Medicaid remains strong, efficient, and sustainable for decades to come.
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