Welch Hears from Vermonters and Health Care Leaders About the Impact of the Republicans’ Tax Bill

Aug 28, 2025
MONTPELIER, VT— On Wednesday evening,U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)hosted a Listening Session with Vermonters, community leaders and health care experts focused on how President Trump’s health care policies are hurting Vermonters.
Vermont officials estimate about45,000Vermonters could lose their health coverage in the coming years as a result of Republicans’ and President Trump’s health care policies. The recently passed tax and spending bill, the so-called‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Act, will cut more than $1 trillion dollars from Medicaid over ten years and could result in$1.7 billionin lost revenue for Vermont hospitals. More than8,000Vermonters are at risk of losing access to substance use treatment. If Republicans refuse to work with Democrats and extend discounted premiums on theAffordable Care Act (ACA)marketplace, more than26,000Vermonters could lose access to care.
Senator Welchvoted in strong oppositionagainst the legislation in July.
“Instead of working in a bipartisan way to lower costs, the Republicans’ tax bill will make health care more expensive. Vermonters can’t afford President Trump’s agenda, which harms the health of patients and hurts rural care providers. I’m fighting in the Senate to reverse these cuts and make it easier for every Vermonter to access quality, affordable health care,”said Senator Welch.
Senator Welch was joined by representatives and leaders from Gifford, University of Vermont Health Network (UVMHN), Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC), Vermont State Senators and Representatives, and the Green Mountain Care Board.
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Senator Welch recentlyreleased new datashowing theOne Big Beautiful Bill Actwill cost $1.7 billion in lost revenue for Vermont hospitals and put more than 8,000 Vermonters at risk of losing access to substance use treatment. Additionally, if Republicans refuse to extend theAffordable Care Act’s premium tax credits, more than 26,000 Vermonters will lose health coverage.
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