A Compassionate Case for President Trump’s Health Care Reform

Deana Bass Williams talks about the One Big Beautiful Bill.

We’re all in for the One Big Beautiful Bill. It’s not flawless, but it’s solid. And we’re not buying the gloom-and-doom predictions from its critics. Some of our Christian brothers and sisters call it uncompassionate, claiming it’ll leave 12 million people without health insurance. Respectfully, we disagree.

This bill is a bold move toward a stronger America. It builds a culture where work boosts self-esteem and community solutions outshine government handouts.

The big buzz is about the work requirement for Medicaid. Able-bodied adults aged 18 to 64 have to work or pitch in with community service to qualify. We’ve seen this movie before. Back in 1996, welfare reform brought work requirements, and critics screamed disaster. Guess what? The system didn’t crash. Instead, common sense won out. Work brought dignity, purpose, and self-reliance to millions. Expecting able-bodied people to contribute to society for benefits, that’s just common sense.

This reform isn’t about yanking care from single moms, the disabled, the elderly, or kids. It’s aimed at those who can work, nudging them to give back to their communities, churches, or neighborhoods through service if jobs are hard to come by.

Critics say the economy will tank, just like they whined about the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Wrong again. The Congressional Budget Office says 65% of those tax benefits went to people earning $200,000 or less—working- and middle-class families, not the billionaire boogeymen opponents love to drag out. These are the people powering America, and they deserve a system that respects their hustle, not one piling on entitlements.

The work requirement is our favorite part. It’s also the part that’ll call out the hypocrisy of some Christians opposing the bill. If you think able-bodied adults shouldn’t have to lift a finger for even community service to keep their insurance, then step up and pay for it yourself. Seriously. Churches, community groups, and nonprofits are out there helping with everything from insurance to co-pays. Google them, check Charity Navigator to vet them—we did, and there’s plenty doing awesome work. We salute them because that’s their job and honestly, it’s our job as Christians. But it's not the government’s job.

We believe families, churches, and communities should handle this, not Uncle Sam. So, put your money where your mouth is. We’ve got family members who might need help, and it’s on us — not you — to make sure they’re covered.