GOP, Medicaid

Medicaid insures 1 in 5 Americans. This is how the GOP budget could impact coverage.
The House's budget resolution seeks $2 trillion in federal savings. If the Senate adopts the resolution, lawmaker could target Medicaid savings.
Who could be impacted if GOP makes cuts to Medicaid funding?
The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans
GOP tax cut plans may depend on savings from Medicaid. What is it and who relies on it?
Medicaid explainer: who relies on the program, what exactly is known about fraud and how the federal government splits the cost with states
GOP budget plan could cut Medicaid from 630K Virginians
Also includes coverage from Medical Assistance, government-assistance for low income or disability and those with dual coverage; Map: Jacque Schrag/Axios U.S. House Republicans passed a budget resolution last week calling for up to $2 trillion in spending cuts — a move nearly impossible to do without cutting Medicaid.
Heed GOP legislators on harmful Medicaid cuts
Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here . ••• First elected to the Minnesota House in 1998 and now serving in the state Senate, Anoka County Republican Jim Abeler is a veteran rider of the state budget roller coaster and has been on the front lines when economic downturns require belt-tightening.
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