Report: Medicaid Cuts Under Trump Bill to Impact Central Falls, RI

A new report indicates that residents of Central Falls, Rhode Island could face significant healthcare challenges due to federal Medicaid changes. According to the analysis, approximately 15 percent of the city's population is currently uninsured, with projections suggesting that 1,422 additional residents could lose Medicaid coverage by 2034 under President Trump's healthcare legislation, referred to in the report as the Big Beautiful Bill. The study also notes that undocumented residents, who already face limited healthcare options, may experience further reduced access to community health centers.