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 Medicaid, and both sides have made misleading or speculative comments. There's little doubt the health care program would face cuts under the plan -- and it would have to if Medicare cuts are off limits.
Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What is Medicaid, and how is it different from Medicare?
Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.
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 Security.
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.
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.
Gov. JB Pritzker, other Illinois Democrats warn Republicans against cuts to Medicaid
Gov. JB Pritzker, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and other Illinois members of Congress joined staff at University of Illinois Mile Square Health Center on the Near West Side on Friday to
Medicaid insures 1 in 5 Americans. This is how the GOP budget could impact coverage.
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