As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on a budget reconciliation bill backed by Donald Trump, over a dozen Nebraskans gathered at an Omaha town hall to warn the legislation would deeply harm the state’s health care system. Organized by Nebraska Appleseed and the American Cancer Society Action Network, speakers included lawmakers, doctors, and activists.
State Sen. Jason Prokop said the bill could cost Nebraska $4 billion in Medicaid funding and strip coverage from up to 55,000 residents. Critics said the proposed Medicaid work requirements and funding caps would worsen ER wait times, reduce preventive care, and push more financial strain onto state governments.
Supporters like U.S. Rep. Mike Flood praised the bill’s “historic tax relief,” while Rep. Don Bacon supported stricter eligibility requirements. Medical student Marshall Biven pushed back, calling such justifications “disinformation,” noting that undocumented migrants already can’t access Medicaid.
With a Senate vote imminent, health experts warned the bill could harm maternal care and discourage future medical professionals. “I can’t think of a worse decision for Nebraska families,” said Dr. Ann Anderson Berry.
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