Quinn’s proposed $2.7 billion Medicaid cut might be biggest in nation – Springfield, IL – The State Journal-Register Dirk May Medical, Supplemental Security Income March 23, 2012 Quinn's proposed $2.7 billion Medicaid cut might be biggest in nation – Springfield, IL – The State Journal-Register. Click above to read. It is hard enough to get medical treatment. More Medicaid cuts will make it worse.