Medicaid, Republicans
Digest more
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts will cause 8.6 million people to lose health insurance by 2034, an estimate shows. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said it will cost Republicans seats in Congress.
Two points in the House Republicans’ plan could cost Colorado: reducing states’ ability to draw down federal funds through a provider tax and setting work requirements for Medicaid
Some changes House Republicans are proposing include new "community engagement requirements" of at least 80 hours per month of work, education, or service for able-bodied adults without dependents.
Democrats who warned taking $625 billion out of Medicaid would harm providers and patients attracted no Republican support for amendments to soften the bill.
Central to the savings are changes to Medicaid, which provides almost free health care to more than 70 million Americans, and the Affordable Care Act,
Three key panels are addressing some of the thorniest issues poised to make or break the Republicans' massive bill for Trump's agenda.
17hon MSN
House Republicans aim to cut federal spending by $2 trillion, hitting Medicaid and other programs. How the cuts could impact millions of Americans.