Medicaid Cuts Threaten 3 Long Island Hospitals

Study warns of potential service reductions or closures due to federal budget changes.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:39am

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray image revealing the internal metal frame of a hospital bed, conveying the fragility of healthcare infrastructure in the face of budget cuts.An X-ray view exposes the delicate framework underlying a hospital's ability to provide care, as proposed Medicaid cuts threaten the stability of essential medical facilities.NYC Today

A new study has found that three hospitals on Long Island, New York are among 45 in the state and 446 nationwide that are at risk of reducing services or even closing due to Medicaid cuts imposed by President Donald Trump's tax-cutting budget package known as The One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Why it matters

Medicaid is a critical source of funding for many hospitals, especially those serving lower-income communities. These potential cuts could have a devastating impact on access to healthcare for vulnerable populations on Long Island if the hospitals are forced to scale back operations or shut down entirely.

The details

The hospitals identified as being at risk are Mercy Medical Center, Nassau University Medical Center, and South Nassau Communities Hospital. The study warns that the Medicaid cuts in the 'Big Beautiful Bill' could force these facilities to reduce services or even close their doors.

  • The study was published on April 11, 2026.

The players

Mercy Medical Center

A hospital located on Long Island, New York that is at risk of service reductions or closure due to Medicaid cuts.

Nassau University Medical Center

A hospital located on Long Island, New York that is at risk of service reductions or closure due to Medicaid cuts.

South Nassau Communities Hospital

A hospital located on Long Island, New York that is at risk of service reductions or closure due to Medicaid cuts.

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What’s next

The study's authors have called on Congress to reconsider the Medicaid cuts in the 'Big Beautiful Bill' in order to protect access to healthcare for vulnerable populations on Long Island.

The takeaway

These potential Medicaid cuts pose a serious threat to the financial viability of several key hospitals serving Long Island communities, raising concerns about the future of healthcare access in the region if these facilities are forced to scale back services or close entirely.