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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 Republicans about potential cuts to Medicaid.

KARE 11 · 2h

New Republican budget threatens Medicaid for 72 million

A new House Republican budget plan calls for $880 billion in spending cuts over the next decade. Experts say Medicaid, which provides health coverage for 72 million people, is the likely target. Medicaid helps low-income families, children, people with disabilities, and even covers nearly half of all births in the U.S.

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Washington Examiner · 2h

Republicans must slow Medicaid spending

By ending state Medicaid spending on non-healthcare items and closing the Medicaid provider tax loophole, Republicans could slow Medicaid’s spending growth.

The Washington Post on MSN · 4d

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.

Forbes · 1d

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 proposal could save $1.9 trillion over ten years.

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How Medicaid cuts could affect Washington state

Also includes coverage from Medical Assistance, government assistance for low income or disability, and those with dual coverage; Map: Jacque Schrag/Axios Potential cuts to Medicaid could worsen ...

3hOpinion

Cuts to Medicaid would hurt WA’s children, poor

More than 1.8 million Washingtonians are enrolled in Medicaid. Such a cut would hit the state hard, and hurt Republican areas ...

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 ...

The Beacon Kansas City on MSN1h

Medicaid cuts: What could happen in Missouri?

Republicans in Washington, D.C., are searching for ways to reduce federal spending to offset the cost of implementing parts ...

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 ...

MyNorthwest.com4d

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 ...

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 ...

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