The proposed federal budget would significantly cut funding to major public health agencies and programs like the CDC, NIH, Medicaid, and EPA. The CDC budget would be cut by 17% which a former CDC director said would force them to fight epidemics and health threats with both hands tied behind their back while wearing a blindfold. The budget also cuts Medicaid by $800 billion over 10 years which could impact access to care. Several state marketplaces also proposed substantial premium increases for plans purchased under the Affordable Care Act.