Senator Markwayne Mullin recently addressed the state of the Medicaid program through a series of posts on July 14, 2025. In his statements, Mullin discussed recent legislative changes and expressed concerns about the sustainability and direction of Medicaid.
In his first post, Mullin stated that “The ‘One, Big Beautiful Bill’ (now signed into law) PROTECTS and SUSTAINS the Medicaid program. Dems are lying about this. THIS is what you need to know: “ (July 14, 2025).
He further commented on the evolution of Medicaid in another post: “What was first designed as a critical social safety net for America’s most vulnerable — including pregnant women, children, people with disabilities, and low-income seniors and families — has quickly ballooned into an unsustainable mess at risk of bankruptcy. 3/8” (July 14, 2025).
Mullin also highlighted current statistics regarding poverty and Medicaid enrollment: “Today, roughly 35 million Americans are living below the poverty line, while over 70 million people are on Medicaid. What’s worse, a stunning 36% of Medicaid spending is on able-bodied working-age adults — most of whom are not working. 2/8” (July 14, 2025).
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to millions of Americans with limited income or resources.
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