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Medicaid cuts, the workforce crisis HR leaders can’t ignore

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On February 25, 2025, Congress passed a budget resolution by a slim 217-215 vote, which could kick off the stage for major Medicaid cuts. While headlines swirl around the potential $880 billion cuts over the next decade, a quieter but no less important story is unfolding behind the scenes. It’s about how Medicaid cuts could ripple through the workforce in the coming decade. For HR leaders, Medicaid is not just a policy issue or a funding debate, it’s a challenge to employee health, retention and the bottom line.

Medicaid cuts hit the frontline

Medicaid, the nation’s largest health insurance program, covers over 72 million people. This includes a large chunk of low-income workers, their children and individuals with disabilities. These aren’t just faceless beneficiaries. It’s our local cashiers, caregivers, warehouse workers and service staff. A large portion of these frontline workers relies on Medicaid as their primary safety net. For workers, Medicaid cuts could result in losing coverage of chronic conditions, preventive care, or even a doctor’s visit.

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Rural businesses, where Medicaid support 239,000 children in Texas alone, could face tougher problems as local healthcare options decline.

When Medicaid cuts finally happen, workers may face impossible choices. Whether to skip care or sink into debt. Either way, their wellbeing and your workplace suffers.

Its more than a Medicaid funding debate

It’s simple math: healthy employees show up and perform. When you strip away Medicaid, you’re looking at more sick days, low employee morale and high turnover rates. A parent who can’t afford a child’s doctor visit might stay at home more often. An insured worker delaying treatment could see a manageable condition gradually spiral into something bigger. Rural businesses, where Medicaid support 239,000 children in Texas alone, could face tougher problems as local healthcare options decline.

Then there’s the question of Medicaid’s healthcare cuts and disability. Medicaid funds services such as home aides and mobility equipment for 14 million individuals with disabilities. Many of these individuals are able to work thanks to Medicaid’s disability support. When you cut those lifelines, you end up with employers losing talent and employees losing independence. A large number of employers in these communities are already grappling with tight labor markets. And as a result, they might even see turnover spike as workers seek jobs with private insurance or relocate to cities with better safety nets.

The stakes for employers

For HR leaders, disability inclusion isn’t just a compliance checkbox. It’s a massive competitive advantage. If Medicaid cuts, companies may need to step up, offering disability accommodations or benefits in order to retain workers. As for the alternative; it’s shrinking workers and a hit to company reputation.

Some states are feeling the squeeze too. Missouri’s Medicaid chief has already warned of a “massive shortfall” if federal funding for Medicaid is cut. Most can’t pick up the slack, so coverage gaps will eventually widen in the longer run of time. For smaller employers without health plans, that’s a morale killer in capital letters. Larger employers will need to expand benefits in order to retain staff. In a tight labor market, workers will end up chasing employers who can offer stability. This could end up with low-wage sectors scrambling for workers.

A call to action for HR leaders

HR professionals can no longer afford to sit this out. The Medicaid budget resolution is just step one. Committees will soon hash out specifics, offering a window for employers to access their workforce. And so, you must ask yourself: How many of your workers rely on Medicaid? What gaps might emerge if Medicaid cuts finally hit you in 2025?

Start workforce planning, whether it’s through better benefits or partnering with local clinics. This isn’t just about politics; it’s about keeping your team intact.

Medicaid’s healthcare cuts may sound like a distant funding debate, but their impact will land in your organizations. HR leaders have a chance to safeguard their people and organizations with better planning. The clock is ticking.

Get ahead of healthcare gaps. Follow The HR Digest for actionable HR advice as budget resolutions reshape the landscape.

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