The Big Beautiful Bill: A Looming Health Insurance Crisis

Todd Raehtz
Nov 18, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Dec 3, 2025

Understanding the Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill

The clock is ticking. Recent federal legislation—nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill”—is poised to reshape health coverage across the nation. While its goals may sound promising, the reality is stark: millions of Americans are at risk of losing their insurance—and with it, their ability to afford life-saving medications.

The Numbers Are Alarming

Independent analyses and government projections show:

13.7 to 16 million Americans could lose health coverage within the next decade.
Medicaid work requirements alone may strip coverage from 7–8 million people.
States like California, Texas, Florida, and New York will see the largest uninsured spikes, but every state will feel the impact.
In Michigan, nearly 371,000 people could lose insurance.

When coverage disappears, so does access to affordable prescriptions. For those managing diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions, this isn’t just inconvenient—it’s life-threatening.

What This Means for Patients

Without insurance:

Insulin can cost $300–$600 per month.
GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and obesity often exceed $1,000 per month.

These prices are impossible for most families to bear. When patients skip medications, the consequences are catastrophic—hospitalizations, complications, and preventable deaths.

The Urgency of the Situation

This is not a distant problem. It’s happening soon, and it will hit hardest among the most vulnerable—children, seniors, and those living paycheck to paycheck. Every day we delay, more families face impossible choices: medicine or groceries, health or survival.

Let's not ignore those currently struggling. While future policy changes could swell the ranks of the uninsured, let’s not overlook the nearly 27 million Americans who are already living without health coverage today. These individuals face the same impossible choices—skip medications or sacrifice basic needs—every single day. For them, the crisis isn’t coming; it’s here. Any solution must address both the looming wave of newly uninsured and the millions who have been struggling in silence for years.

The Role of Community Support

Communities play a crucial role in addressing this crisis. Local organizations and individuals can come together to provide support for those in need.

How Communities Can Help

Awareness Campaigns: Educate others about the implications of the Big Beautiful Bill.
Fundraising Events: Organize events to raise money for those affected.
Support Networks: Create groups that offer emotional and financial support.

You Can Make a Difference—Right Now

At All Together Pharmacy, we refuse to stand by while millions lose access to essential care. But we can’t do it alone. We need your help to expand emergency medication programs and provide relief for those who will be left behind.

Here’s how you can help today:

Donate Now: Every dollar helps us keep prescriptions within reach.
Partner With Us: Organizations can sponsor programs that save lives.
Spread the Word: Share this message before it’s too late. Talk to your church, your employer, your friends.
Volunteer: We have multiple roles volunteers can support.