
Trump Administration Freezes $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds ; Why Living in Miami Costs More Than NYC
Published: July 22, 2026
Duration: 3:13
The Trump administration is withholding an additional $1 billion in Medicaid funding from California and Minnesota, marking the second time this year the federal government has targeted the states' public health insurance programs over suspected fraud. While the withheld funds make up a relatively small share of each state's Medicaid budget, the loss could still impact programs providing behavioral therapy for children with autism and in-home care services helping people with daily tasks like bathing, eating, and taking medications.
Meanwhile, the average cost of living in Miami is now more expensive than in the New York City metropolitan a...