Medicaid, Congress and Eyeing Cuts

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.
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.
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.
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 Medicaid to find $880B in cuts.
Democratic governors sound alarm over proposed Medicaid cuts
Democratic governors from across the country are speaking out against proposed Medicaid cuts, warning that millions of Americans could lose access to essential healthcare services.
Proposed GOP Medicaid Cuts Could Hit These Red States Hardest
Republicans’ big plan to cut taxes, fund border security and defense spending and fulfill all the key parts of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda will rely on deep cuts to Medicaid. But Republicans are risking a massive political backlash by cutting a program many of their constituents rely on.
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?

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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 ...
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 ...
Republicans Raise Concerns About Medicaid Cuts in New Budget
House Republicans propose significant Medicaid cuts in their new budget resolution, sparking concerns even among GOP members.
"Without funding, we lose hope": Worcester laments possible NIH & Medicaid cuts
At UMass Chan Medical School, researchers, doctors, patients and biomedical executives voiced their concerns over cuts to NIH and Medicaid.
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Catholic Health Association pleads to spare Medicaid from GOP cuts
The Catholic Health Association issued pleas to lawmakers, asking them to reject funding cuts and structural changes to ...