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Republican Budget Threatens Social Security and Medicare Solvency

Republican lawmakers passed a federal budget that slashes Medicare and Medicaid spending by up to $1 trillion over the next decade. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the cuts cut 12 years off Medicare Part A’s projected solvency and will push Social Security’s trust fund to run out by the end of 2031, a year earlier than previously forecast. If funding continues to dwindle, Medicare benefits are projected to decline at least 8 % by 2040, forcing hospitals and health centers to reduce services or close. The combined effect threatens the long‑term viability of both entitlement programs and the broader health‑care delivery system.