# What happens when we lose healthcare coverage

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Podcast: [Marketplace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/marketplace-309699)
Published: 2026-06-02T22:35:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2026/06/02/what-happens-when-we-lose-healthcare-coverage
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## Resource

Massive Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements, are rolling out across the country. Trouble filing paperwork will be one reason qualifying Americans lose their coverage. In this episode, what history tells us about cutting Medicaid funding. Plus: Personal incomes are falling, consumers are prioritizing value over luxury, and we explain incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s preferred inflation measure. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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