Medicaid Cuts Spark Fears

Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch
There's a mid-March deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, and hesitation is surfacing among congressional Republicans about potential cuts to Medicaid.
Some Republicans fear Medicaid cuts could cost them their jobs
The possibility of Medicaid cuts has become a headache for the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress — and has handed Democrats a potent issue ahead of 2026 elections.
Medicaid Cuts Spark Fears, Action Across US States
A budget blueprint narrowly approved by the House could slash $880 billion over a decade from federal health programs.
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program.
Heed GOP legislators on harmful Medicaid cuts
The thoughtful letter spearheaded by an Anoka County Republican is commendably blunt about putting this safety net program serving seniors, the disabled and the poor in budget crosshairs.
What’s ahead as Illinois lawmakers push to stop Medicaid cuts
The Republican-controlled Congress is hoping to pass a spending plan, calling for $2 trillion cuts, but Medicaid could be a top target. As Our Quad Cities News Illinois Capitol Bureau Chief Cole Henke reports,
As GOP eyes Medicaid cuts, Trump tries to avoid the political third rails
The president has said his administration “won’t touch” entitlement programs. Past efforts to do so have backfired on Trump ...
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Washington Medicaid funding on the chopping block: Federal cuts could worsen state deficit
Washington lawmakers are grappling with a projected $12 billion budget deficit over the next four years and the outlook just got uglier. House Republicans in Congress passed a budget resolution ...
As G.O.P. Eyes Medicaid Cuts, States Could Be Left With Vast Shortfalls
Republicans have proposed lowering the federal share of costs for Medicaid expansions, which could reshape the program by ...
GOP Lawmaker Tells Trump He May Vote Against Budget Bill Over Medicaid Cuts
Around a dozen House Republicans are uneasy about the prospect of voting for their party’s budget proposal over potential ...
Newhouse backs US House GOP budget that could lead to Medicaid cuts for WA constituents
Dan Newhouse followed House Republicans in passing a budget plan Tuesday night that could set the stage for deep cuts to ...
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Washington leaders unite against proposed Medicaid cuts, warning of dire health impacts
WASHINGTON STATE — State leaders and healthcare officials are pushing back against proposed cuts to Medicaid. The possible program overhaul is part of the U.S. House GOP’s goal to slash ...
Yakima Herald-Republic1d
Possible Medicaid cuts raise concern in Yakima County
Yakima Valley patients and health care providers are concerned about possible Medicaid cuts. Nearly 50% of Yakima County ...
Medicaid Cuts Threaten A Key House Vote On Trump’s Agenda Today—Here’s Why The GOP Is Divided
The Senate plan, passed last week, does not include Medicaid cuts. The Senate budget resolution omits tax policy but sets the ...
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Louisiana families brace for potential Medicaid cuts. 'Incredibly difficult.'
Christina Martin, an advocacy leader for Louisiana Developmental Disability Council's Advocacy Network, relies on Medicaid ...
Seattle Times3d
Medicaid spending is under scrutiny. Here’s what that means for WA
which provides health coverage for millions of low-income Americans. Any such cuts would be felt across Washington, where roughly one in five people — 1.8 million total — are enrolled in Apple ...