Medicaid, House Republicans
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As questions surrounding the future of government subsidized healthcare continue to swirl around Congress, Rep. Scott Peters voted against a plan to scale back one of the programs – to no avail. While Peters,
Capitol police took 26 people into custody for illegally demonstrating outside the budget hearing on charges of crowding, obstructing and incommoding.
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
Since President Donald Trump took office, Utah has begun the process of asking the federal government for a waiver to implement work and reporting requirements for some Medicaid recipients.
WASHINGTON – House Republicans defended a bill that would enact sweeping tax cuts, raise the debt ceiling, and add restrictions to benefit programs during a heated marathon day of committee hearings on Capitol Hill.
D.C. officials are cautiously optimistic after a lobbying and public pressure campaign, but they say other Medicaid changes still pose a threat.
But backers like Rep. Gabe Evans say the proposal’s goal is to ensure only those who qualify for the program are using it.
The health cuts would save $715 billion but leave 8.6 million more people without coverage nationwide, the Congressional Budget Office said. How would it affect NC?
Republican lawmakers are calling for work requirements, stricter eligibility verification and some co-pays.
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.