House Republicans could face a major obstacle if they cut Medicaid: Their own districts’ health needs
The House Republican drive to significantly reduce federal spending on medical care has placed the party on a collision course with the health needs of its own constituents.
Democrats See Political Opening in G.O.P. Budget as Republicans Eye Medicaid Cuts
Democrats are rerunning the playbook that won them control of Congress in 2018, focusing on the cost of the G.O.P.’s tax cut plan for ordinary Americans, particularly when it comes to health care.
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Why House Republican Budget Cuts Should Start With Health Insurance Subsidies
The House passed a bill calling for $2 trillion in cuts. Scrapping this Biden-era spending is low-hanging fruit.
Potential Medicaid Cuts: Who Would Be Affected and What Are Republicans Proposing?
Republicans in Congress are proposing huge cuts — at least $880 billion — to Medicaid. KQED Forum spoke to the experts about the government health program and who would be most affected by the proposed cuts.
Trump voters oppose Medicaid cuts, poll finds
More than 60 percent of Republicans and Trump voters say that Medicaid is “very important” to their local community, according to a KFF poll released today. And support for cutting the program is relatively low among conservative groups,
House Republicans can’t meet their budget target without cutting Medicaid and Medicare after all
After Speaker of the House Mike Johnson insisted that the GOP budget resolution would not affect Medicaid and Medicare, the budget office confirmed that Republicans cannot meet their budget target without cutting these Programs.
Lawmakers are signaling Medicaid will need to be cut to hit $1.5 trillion in cuts
There are growing concerns this morning about possible cuts to Medicaid as Republicans look to cut back on spending. A report released by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office shows Republicans will need to make cuts to Medicaid to achieve the cuts they want to accomplish.
Medicaid cuts could be needed to pass GOP budget
Medicaid cuts could be needed to pass GOP budget
Republicans have a sneaky plan to cut Medicaid. Here’s what Americans actually want.
But some House Republicans are wary of voting for Medicaid cuts, forcing the White House and congressional leadership to scramble. President Donald Trump has so far sworn off majo
Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds
More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s ...
Medicaid 'right-sizing' could hit rural Trump voters hard | Opinion
Sen. Ryan Mishler’s bill would mean about 200,000 people could lose health coverage and would be relegated to a waitlist.
What's in the House GOP's budget resolution? Here's what to know about the plan.
House Republicans adopted a budget proposal that serves as a blueprint for implementing President Trump's agenda. Here's what ...
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Reps. Thompson and Huffman blast GOP’s proposed $880 billion in cuts aimed in part at Medicaid
Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman made a joint appearance Friday in Santa Rosa to issue dire warnings about the impact of ...
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Key ACA subsidy could end, increasing MNsure premiums and ranks of uninsured
The elimination of credits that must be reauthorized by Congress would raise premiums by an average of $2,122.
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Millions may face loss of Medicaid if GOP wins cuts to funding
WASHINGTON — House Republicans hunting for ways to pay for President Donald Trump’s tax cuts have called for cutting the ...
Who could be impacted if GOP makes cuts to Medicaid funding?
The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid ...