Medicaid, Congress

These Republicans have a lot to lose if Congress cuts Medicaid
GOP lawmakers expected to vote soon on slashing the insurance program for low-income people represent tens of millions reliant on it.
Congress is Eyeing Cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, Again?
Congress has announced federal budget proposals that could dramatically curtail Medicaid. Here's everything you need to know.
Trump’s Medicaid Cuts, If Enacted, Will Affect You
Trump's Medicaid cuts will push millions into the ranks of the uninsured, drive up healthcare costs and worsen access for everyone - including you. There's a better option.
Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could be politically fraught
Republicans are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid to finance tax cuts and other priorities. Pushback is coming not only from Democrats, but also from hospitals that rely on revenue from the program.
GOP Split on Medicaid Imperils Trump’s Tax-Cut Plans
President Trump cautioned House Republicans crafting a budget framework about cutting Medicaid, with some seeing a juicy target and others worried about angering voters.
Medicaid Cuts Still Are On The Table. How They Could Affect Seniors
Some of those reductions could explicitly target Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS), such as personal assistance at home or nursing home care.
Donald Trump Walks the Line on Medicaid
Medicaid has been a hot topic in recent weeks, after GOP budget appeared to propose cuts to spending on programs like Medicaid.
Medicaid Faces $880 Billion Cuts — But Trump Says Social Security Is Safe
Big changes could be coming for government benefits. House Republicans just unveiled a budget plan that includes massive spending cuts—$880 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Social Security?
Is Congress cutting Medicaid? What to know as DC sends mixed messages
A fierce debate about the future of Medicaid is currently underway in Congress, as 80 million Americans who rely on the ...
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LeadingAge CEO warns Medicaid cuts threaten post-acute care
Massive Medicaid cuts would damage access to post-acute care for older adults, LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan ...
House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test
Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they ...
GOP eyes cuts to growing Medicaid program. MA lawmakers respond
House Republicans drew outcry from MA Democrats after advancing broad budget framework telling committee that oversees ...
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Montana’s Medicaid Expansion Conundrum
State lawmakers appear ready to preserve the state’s Medicaid expansion program without knowing what federal changes might be ...
Iowa Medicaid sends $4M bills to two families grieving deaths of loved ones with disabilities
Collection agents for the state of Iowa have sent letters seeking millions of dollars from the estates of at least two people ...
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Is Congress cutting Medicaid? What to know as Washington sends mixed messages
A fierce debate about the future of Medicaid is currently underway in Congress. The public health insurance program covers 1 in 5 Americans. "Medicaid has never been on the chopping block ...
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GOP takes aim at Medicaid, putting enrollees and providers at risk
Republicans in Congress are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid, a program covering 79 million Americans, to fund Trump's tax ...