Breaking: Nearly 11 million would lose insurance under Trump’s tax cut bill, CBO projects

Medicaid cuts and Obamacare reforms contribute to savings that pay for lower taxes.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   10.9 million people would lose health insurance under Trump's tax cut bill, CBO projects By John Wilkerson Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images House Republicans' tax bill would lead to nearly 11 million people losing insurance, providing a key source of savings to help finance President Trump's tax cuts, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday.   The report gives Democrats ammunition to attack Republicans for taking insurance from low-income voters to pay for tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the rich. Republicans say the bill mainly takes insurance from those without jobs who are able to work. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis Washington never stops. Cut through the noise with our essential updates on health care politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It The shrewd startup founder who led DOGE's cost-cutting at HHS By Tara Bannow Dismantling CDC's chronic disease center 'looks pretty devastating' to public health experts By Elizabeth Cooney mRNA, once lauded as a scientific marvel, is now a government target By Lizzy Lawrence ACA reforms in the GOP's tax bill were little-noticed. That might change By John Wilkerson Get your first 3 months for $30 Unlock access to STAT's award-winning journalism, premium data tools, and must-read, subscriber-only newsletters. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us