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 ...
How a new budget proposal in Washington could impact your health insurance coverage
A new budget proposal in Washington could mean major changes to your health insurance coverage. Millions of low-income and ...
Medicaid could be on chopping block after Northwest Republicans help pass House budget measure
At the end of a dramatic night on the House floor, Republicans on Tuesday narrowly passed a framework for massive cuts to ...
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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 GOP eyes Medicaid cuts, Trump tries to avoid the political third rails
President Trump has insisted — loudly and repeatedly — that his administration won’t cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social ...
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 ...
Republican Lawmakers And Trump Administration Take Aim At Medicaid Spending
House Republicans passed a budget plan that seeks to extend tax cuts enacted in 2018 and reduce Medicaid spending. The ...
Democrats release details of what ‘all cuts’ budget could look like in Washington
Democratic lawmakers are highlighting a plan to balance Washington’s budget with no tax increases, arguing that deep cuts ...
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Republicans could be touching the third rail on Medicaid
Because: Medicaid. As the vote was succeeding, scores of Democrats chanted, “You’re gonna be sorry!” Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) declared: “We just won back the House.” The reason ...
Would Medicaid changes hurt Nevada's 'fragile' health system? Legislature hears worst case
Some Republicans expressed doubt that Medicaid cuts are coming. Alternative changes suggested included work requirements and ...