Medicaid, GOP

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 and other politicians.
GOP is considering cuts to Medicaid funding. Here's who could be impacted
The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans
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.
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.
Analysis: The GOP budget doesn't actually cut Medicaid – but it may well do so eventually
The Republican House passed a bare-bones budget plan last week, and Democrats and health care leaders are up in arms about it, saying it will lead to cuts in Medicaid. And it might – if the plan survives the congressional approval process.
Republican Lawmaker Tells Trump He May Vote Against GOP Budget Bill Over Medicaid Cuts
Rep. Jeff Van Drew said the President “understood” his concerns, which are also shared by a number of other Republicans.
What Can House Republicans Cut Instead of Medicaid? Not Much.
In theory, the budget, which kicks off the process of passing an extension of tax cuts enacted in 2017 and up to $2 trillion in spending cuts meant to partly offset them, could become law without significant cuts to Medicaid. But it won’t be easy.
Medicaid Isn’t the Only Popular, Lifesaving Program the GOP Will Cut
Programs projected to prevent thousands of deaths and even more illnesses are on the chopping block, while Republicans propose handing $4.5 trillion to millionaires and billionaires.
Republicans Once Maligned Medicaid. Now Some See a Program Too Big to Touch
March deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, and hesitation is surfacing among congressional Republicans about potential cuts to Medicaid
The War of Words Over Medicaid Cuts
Democrats and Republicans are accusing one another of "lying" about what a House Republican budget resolution means for ...
ktvh5m
Medicaid expansion renewal heading to governor's desk
The bill that would remove the sunset date on Montana’s Medicaid expansion program has passed the Legislature and could soon ...
Rep. Ashley Hinson: Republicans want to cut Medicaid fraud, not benefits with new budget
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson joined House Republicans in voting for a budget framework that calls for steep spending cuts, but she ...
GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard
Two health law scholars explain how the public health insurance program for low-income people and people with disabilities ...
Alternet on MSN6h
Republican cites 2 states where Medicaid work requirements didn't work as examples of why they do work
As Republicans debate a way to cut spending in order to implement President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they are considering ...