Working Families In New York To Lose Medicaid & SNAP Benefits
Republicans' pushed through their 'Big Beautiful Bill,' which is bad news for New York families. Republicans have told us from the start they planned to cut aid for New York working families to give billionaires tax cuts, and they plan on making good on their promise. Governor Kathy Hochul recently spoke about how many New York families may experience hunger and lose health care coverage due ti the bill passing. Unfortunately, working New Yorkers who receive these lifeline are quite possibly going to face sickness and hunger soon. CNN has broken down t he people who will benefit most from the bill, which surprisingly, certain working New Yorkers supported.
Who Is Better Off From The Big Beautiful Bill:
- Corporate America
- Manufacturers
- Small businesses and partnerships
- High-income Americans
Who Is Worse Off From The Big Beautiful Bill:
- Low-income Americans
- Hospitals
- Clean energy and EVs
- Deficit Hawks
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1.5 Million New Yorkers To Lose Medicaid, Rural Area To Get Hit Hard
One and a half million New Yorkers are set to lose their health care as Republicans passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." The bill is beautiful to the billionaires who will receive tax breaks, but it is certainly pretty ugly to the New York families it will devastate, especially in Trump country. Once it is signed, New Yorkers will suffer the consequences, especially in red, rural areas.
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While the cuts that Republicans are making will affect many New Yorkers, rural areas may get hit harder than cities. The areas of the state that heavily vote Republican rely on Medicaid more than urban areas. Per KFF.org,
"Approximately 66 million people – about 20% of the U.S. population – live in rural areas, where Medicaid covers 1 in 4 adults (a higher share than in urban areas) and plays large part in financing health care services. In rural communities, Medicaid covers nearly half of all births and one fifth of inpatient discharges. Overall, federal Medicaid spending in rural areas could decrease by 15% ($119 billion), which is far more than the $15 billion that has been suggested for the rural health fund."
Per the Community Service Society, 45 percent of rural hospitals around New York State are at risk of closing in the next two to three years. Over the next six to seven years, 57 percent of rural hospitals are at risk of closing. These numbers were based on a study from 2024. Now, with Republicans gunning for health care funding, things may speed up.
300,000 New Yorkers Will Lose SNAP Benefits
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Contrary to what many people believe, SNAP is not a handout. It helps feed mainly children, the elderly, or disabled people in New York State. It also helps to boost local economies, according to research by the federal government,
"USDA research shows that investments in SNAP generate $1.54 in economic activity for every dollar spent by recipients, including at grocery stores, farmers markets, and small businesses. In New York alone, $7.4 billion in SNAP benefits annually generate $11.5 billion in economic activity across the State."
Per SILive.com, around 300,000 New Yorker will lose some or all of their monthly benefits thanks to Republicans' big beautiful bill. The average household is estimated to lose $220 in benefits each month.
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