Medicaid, Republicans

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.
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.
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.
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
Medicaid Cuts Update: What Could Be Affected by Republican Budget
Trump campaign pollster Tony Fabrizio recently found that many of Trump's own fans are concerned about their financial situations.
What Can House Republicans Cut Instead of Medicaid? Not Much.
In theory, the budget, which kicks off the process of passing an extension of tax cuts enacted in 2017 and up to $2 trillion in spending cuts meant to partly offset them, could become law without significant cuts to Medicaid. But it won’t be easy.
Republican Lawmaker Tells Trump He May Vote Against GOP Budget Bill Over Medicaid Cuts
Rep. Jeff Van Drew said the President “understood” his concerns, which are also shared by a number of other Republicans.
Medicaid Isn’t the Only Popular, Lifesaving Program the GOP Will Cut
Programs projected to prevent thousands of deaths and even more illnesses are on the chopping block, while Republicans propose handing $4.5 trillion to millionaires and billionaires.
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.
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 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 ...
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Republicans’ new Medicaid arguments: They’re only cutting waste, fraud, and abuse
A conservative group's study claims there's a high level of improper payments in Medicaid, amid efforts to cut spending.
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 ...
GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard
If you require treatment for a condition Medicaid covers, whether it’s breast cancer or the flu, that happens with no – or low – out-of-pocket costs. Being enrolled in Medic ...
Republicans say states are pulling a fast one on Medicaid
GOP lawmakers are considering a plan to limit federal matching funds for the health insurance program to pay for tax cuts.