Of the $16.4 billion annual Medicaid costs for Louisiana, state taxpayers kick in about $3 billion, according to the Legislature. The new law would halt some of the tools Louisiana uses to pay that $3 billion, requiring the state to pour in extra money or let some people go without health insurance.

President Donald Trump has signed a massive spending bill, sparking debate and controversy. This nearly 900-page legislation aims to reshape key areas like border security, healthcare, and personal finances.

One health policy professor said cutting Medicaid and similar programs "will be devastating" to millions of Americans.