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Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Republicans are proposing up to $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid to fund President Donald Trump's budget priorities, which could significantly impact health coverage in Republican-led states.
Speaker Mike Johnson suggested implementing work requirements that could limit Medicaid eligibility, affecting states with high enrollment such as West Virginia and Kentucky.
Democrats pledge to oppose the cuts, warning they could negatively impact healthcare facilities and are a major concern for the upcoming 2026 midterms.
Some states are already attempting to add work rules for Medicaid, despite warnings about potential loss of coverage for vulnerable populations.

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Newsweek

Donald Trump walks the line on Medicaid

Medicaid has been a hot topic in recent weeks, after GOP budget appeared to propose cuts to spending on programs like Medicaid.

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News Facts Network

Republican Medicaid Cuts to Fund Trump’s Agenda Could Hit Red States Hard - News Facts Network

Republicans are proposing major cuts to Medicaid to help fund President Donald Trump’s budget priorities,... The post Republican Medicaid Cuts to Fund Trump’s Agenda Could Hit Red States Hard appeared first on News Facts Network.

2 days ago·Greensboro, United States

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AZCentral

Rep. Juan Ciscomani signals doubt about GOP's proposed Medicaid spending cuts

Ciscomani, R-Ariz., signed a letter that includes a warning about potential harms from proposed Republican Medicaid spending cuts.

2 days ago·Phoenix, United States

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HuffPost

Proposed GOP Medicaid Cuts Could Hit These Red States Hardest

Republican lawmakers sound antsy about cutting a program that benefits many of their own constituents.

2 days ago·United States

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Time Magazine

The Cruelty of Medicaid Work Requirements

About a year ago, I learned that my daughter was about to lose most of her coverage from California’s version of Medicaid, which pays for her care. “Uh-oh,” I breathed, looking up from the letter to lock eyes with her caregiver, who was spooning chili into Millie’s mouth. Henceforth, Millie would be assessed a share of cost—a sum equivalent to an insurance deductible of $21,000 per year. Thankfully, a kindly supervisor from the county health dep…

2 days ago·United States

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Omaha World-Herald

GOP weighs Medicaid cuts, work rules

WASHINGTON — Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program.

2 days ago·Omaha, United States

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