Megabill Cuts Near $1T In Medicaid, Weakens Exchanges, Widens IRA Orphan Drug Exclusion

By Sigi Ris / July 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM

The House on Thursday (July 3) sent to the president’s desk the Senate version of Republicans’ megabill that includes nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, Affordable Care Act restrictions and expanded Medicare price negotiation exclusions for orphan drugs.

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Megabill Cuts Near $1T In Medicaid, Weakens Exchanges, Widens IRA Orphan Drug Exclusion

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