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Medical services in the United States will undergo some adjustments, several federal health programs could face budget cuts, as the new administration seeks to reduce inflation and debt, the reduction in funds will impact the entire health system of the country, mainly children, seniors, rural areas and low-income families.
Medicare programs, the Children's Micro Insurance Program (CHIPS) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNP), could be the most affected, impacting communities, since these programs serve more than 85 million people in the United States, experts said during a briefing held by Ethnic Media Services.
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides medical services and supports medical expenses for some people with limited incomes and resources. Medicaid also offers general benefits that Medicare does not cover, such as nursing home care and personal care services.