Congressman Krishnamoorthi Visits Chicago and Rockford Facilities Threatened by Trump Administration’s Health Care Cuts

SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today visited Loretto Hospital on Chicago’s West Side and River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford to draw attention to the devastating impact of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) on Illinois families as the law slashes $911 billion from Medicaid over the next decade, increasing the number of uninsured Americans by 17 million. Illinois is among the hardest-hit states, facing up to a 20 percent cut in federal Medicaid funding — roughly $48 billion over ten years. That loss could strip coverage from up to 535,000 Illinoisans, undermine safety-net hospitals, and accelerate the closure of nursing homes and rural clinics.

“My visits to Loretto and River Bluff were a powerful reminder of what’s at stake when Republicans in Washington forget about the cost of their policies on the people we are meant to serve,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “The so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is a cruel betrayal of our seniors and working families — slashing Medicaid, jeopardizing our hospitals, and threatening the care that keeps communities strong. These cuts were made to bankroll tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans at the expense of everyone else. I’ve been fighting to stop these reckless policies from day one, and I’ll keep working to protect and strengthen affordable, quality health care for every Illinoisan."

At Loretto Hospital — where 83 percent of patients rely on Medicaid — staff and administrators described how the cuts threaten critical services in mental health, maternal care, and rehabilitation. At River Bluff Nursing Home, where many residents depend on Medicaid, caregivers warned that shrinking reimbursements could force bed closures, staff reductions, and longer waitlists for families seeking affordable elder care.

Earlier this year, Congressman Krishnamoorthi introduced the Bringing Back Benefits Act, which would repeal the Trump Administration’s Medicaid and SNAP cuts — protecting health care for 535,000 Illinoisans and food assistance for over 200,000 families.