DEBUNKING THE MYTH: Claims that individuals will “literally die” due to the One Big Beautiful Bill are unfounded.
This assertion epitomizes one of the more outrageous fabrications circulating among critics of the proposed legislation. In truth, the One Big Beautiful Bill aims to fortify and expand the social safety net designed for American citizens most in need of assistance.
- REALITY CHECK: The bill is set to enhance Medicaid for the very populations it was intended to support—pregnant women, children, individuals with disabilities, low-income seniors, and other vulnerable families. By removing at least 1.4 million undocumented immigrants from the program, discontinuing taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgeries for minors, and tackling issues of waste, fraud, and abuse, the One Big Beautiful Bill will position Medicaid to more effectively serve the American populace.
- ANOTHER FACT: A staggering 4.8 million able-bodied adults enrolled in Medicaid are currently opting out of the workforce. The introduction of reasonable work, volunteer, education, or training requirements—echoing initiatives from the Clinton era—under the One Big Beautiful Bill is designed to empower these individuals. By fostering a culture of work, job training, or part-time volunteerism, this requirement aims to elevate the quality of life for those who need assistance the most. Notably, work requirements have garnered bipartisan support, including backing from President Joe Biden himself, highlighting their viability as a practical solution.
